The sun-kissed, coastally-endowed region of Puglia already has a lot going for it, without even mentioning the food. But we just have to mention the food… Puglia is the birthplace of some of Italy’s most famed products–burrata and taralli among them–and the rest of the culinary cannon here is guided by local produce, the abundance of available seafood, and the thrifty mindset of cucina povera.

With both the country’s largest durum wheat and olive production, the region boasts frugal and simple recipes featuring incredible bread, dried pasta, and bright olive oil to finish each plate, along with rich wines like Primitivo and Negroamaro. Here, 20 foods (and one drink) you must try in Italy’s heel.