I had a business trip in 2012 that took me from Milan on a road trip through Switzerland and into Germany. One of the things I still talk about to this day is the selection and quality of the food and coffee in the airports and highway rest stops. As one who regularly travels the airports and highways of the USA I often wonder why it is that we fall so short in this category.
I remember the first time I drove through Switzerland to Italy. After spending the night in Switzerland I was really craving a great Italian espresso. Not knowing what to expect, I pulled into the first Autogrill I’d ever been to. Thinking “it’s better than nothing, I guess”, since we still had a 2 hour drive ahead of us.
But boy did I underestimate the Italian “highway espresso”! It was hands down one of the best espresso’s I’ve ever had! And the Nutella filled cornetto I had with it was the cherry on top.
I’m already looking forward to drink my first Italian espresso of the summer at an Autogrill in a couple of months!
My wife and I keep a ‘78 Alfa Spider in Italy and I 1,000% support your Autogrill endorsement! I have often observed with dismay that Italian gas station food surpasses most American restaurant food for taste and quality. So many reasons, but we Americans need to step it up.
I had a business trip in 2012 that took me from Milan on a road trip through Switzerland and into Germany. One of the things I still talk about to this day is the selection and quality of the food and coffee in the airports and highway rest stops. As one who regularly travels the airports and highways of the USA I often wonder why it is that we fall so short in this category.
I remember the first time I drove through Switzerland to Italy. After spending the night in Switzerland I was really craving a great Italian espresso. Not knowing what to expect, I pulled into the first Autogrill I’d ever been to. Thinking “it’s better than nothing, I guess”, since we still had a 2 hour drive ahead of us.
But boy did I underestimate the Italian “highway espresso”! It was hands down one of the best espresso’s I’ve ever had! And the Nutella filled cornetto I had with it was the cherry on top.
I’m already looking forward to drink my first Italian espresso of the summer at an Autogrill in a couple of months!
Don't forget Chickie's & Pete's in a few terminals in Philly. Crab fries never disappoint!
I need to check out those bandanas!
My wife and I keep a ‘78 Alfa Spider in Italy and I 1,000% support your Autogrill endorsement! I have often observed with dismay that Italian gas station food surpasses most American restaurant food for taste and quality. So many reasons, but we Americans need to step it up.