Stories

This tiny rosticceria has been around for about 200 years, and all this time it has been tucked away in the courtyard of Palazzo De Stefano. They’ve kept the old tradition of making every snack small — perfect for me, because I can try a little bit of everything from Palermo’s street-food classics.

In Piazza Politeama, there’s a small bronze sculpture called “The Homeless”, showing two boys. According to the legend, on a cold winter day they managed to collect a little money — enough either for two worn-out jackets or for a very modest dinner. Unable to choose between warmth and food, they split the money: one ate, the other bought a jacket. The first died from the cold that same night, while the second stayed warm and survived — giving him another chance to find food.