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( 094 22 33 60; Vico la Floresta 1; meals €60)
A meal on La Giara's rooftop terrace is a Taormina
classic. One of the best-looking restaurants in town, it's got a smooth art deco interior and
a piano bar worthy of Bogart in
Casablanca
mood. The menu features modern dishes
grounded in island tradition, such as risotto with wild herbs, and squid served in a Marsala
reduction. Book ahead.
Drinking & Nightlife
Shatulle
(Piazza Paladini 4; Tue-Sun)
One of the best and most popular bars on this intimate square
just off Corso Umberto is this hip, gay-friendly spot with outdoor seating, an inviting vibe
and a fine selection of cocktails (from €5.50). Piazza Paladini is a perennial favourite with
Taormina's young, well-dressed night owls.
BAR
BAR
Bar Turrisi
( 9am-2am)
High above Taormina, in the hilltop community of Castelmola, this whimsical
bar is built on four levels overlooking the church square. Its decor is an eclectic tangle of
Sicilian influences, with everything from painted carts to a giant stone
minchia
(you'll
need no translation once you see it). Sip a glass of almond wine and enjoy the view.
Shopping
Taormina is a window-shopper's paradise. The quality in most places is high but don't ex-
pect any bargains.
Carlo Mirella Panarello
(Via Antonio Marziani)
Sicily has a long tradition of producing ceramics and this is a good bet
for original designs. The workshop is on Via A Marzani (ring the bell for admission),
while around the corner on Corso Umberto I, the shop sells more traditional jewellery,
bags and hats.
CERAMICS
La Torinese
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