On our recent trip to Italy, in the Marche region, David and I discovered two extraordinary restaurants in Fermo—one we loved for dinner, the other for lunch. We arrived at Ristorante Lu Focaro late in the evening. Set on a small square overlooking the sea in the medieval village of Torre di Palme, the view was breathtaking and the atmosphere felt cozy and romantic. We loved our first night there so much that we returned a few evenings later to celebrate my birthday. The following day, we had lunch at Enoteca Bar a Vino in the historic square. The chef prepares a fixed lunch menu each day—six small courses that feel simple, thoughtful, and authentically Italian. My favorite was a pasta primavera with asparagus and green peas. We also had the chance to meet chef and owner Giuseppe Rossi, who prepared mille foglie in front of us, the Italian version of mille feuille. It was unforgettable. Listen to the playlist inspired by Fermo nights at the link in bio. @lufocaro @enotecabaravino