• Taste one of Lombardy’s iconic dishes, the Risotto alla Milanese. A delightful mixture of rice cooked to a creamy broth, risotto is a staple within the region’s famed culinary heritage. Some of the best risotto is served in Milan at such places like Ratanà, Osteria Conchetta, and Tattoria Masuello S Marco.

• Savor some wonderful polenta when traveling through the local countryside. A hallmark of Lombard cooking, this appetizing dish consists of boiled cornmeal that is essentially a type of porridge. Polenta is served all over Lombardy, including at La Fagurida and the Al Veluu Ristorante just moments away.

• Enjoy the region’s amazing variety of local wine. Home to such blends as the sparkling Franciacorta, no trip to Lombardy is ever complete without sampling its unique take on this Italian classic. Come try some of the region’s best wine at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s very own L’Escale Trattoria Wine & Bar.