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Smithsonian MagazineAug 25

In Some Trattorias in Italy, Diners Can Enjoy a Meal and Take the Plate It Was Served on Home as a Souvenir

The Piatti del Buon Ricordo, or “Plates of Good Memories,” tradition dates back to 1964, when a clever marketer came up with it to encourage Italians to travel across the country and taste regional dishes

serves traditional Piemonte dishes on custom-designed plates

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La PiolaRestaurantserves traditional Piemonte dishes on custom-designed plates
Ceretto winerySightnearby winery where custom plates are sold
Elsewhere
Piatti del Buon RicordoPlaceItalycustom where diners take home hand-painted ceramic plates
Trattoria ManuelinaRestaurantRecco, Italymember restaurant of the Buon Ricordo Restaurant Union
Artisans of the Ceramiche Artistiche SolimenePlaceVietri sul Mare, Italyfamily-run business hand-painting ceramic plates
La Laconda dei BeccariaRestaurantMontù Beccaria, Italyoffers le stagioni del risotto, a seasonal risotto
Ristorante Taverna del LupoRestaurantGubbio, Italyserves pork tenderloin with local wine reduction
Hostaria Baccofurore 1930RestaurantAmalfi Coast, Italyfeatures twisted pasta with smoked swordfish

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In Some Trattorias in Italy, Diners Can Enjoy a Meal and Take the Plate It Was Served on Home as a Souvenir