Smithsonian Magazine – While many travelers and foodies have enjoyed a meal at a trattoria, few know about a custom called Piatti del Buon Ricordo that was conceived in the 1960s to promote trattorias nationally and worldwide. Loosely translated, the phrase means “plates of good memories.” In participating trattorias, diners who order the signature dish can take their plate—a hand-painted ceramic collectible—home as a souvenir.
