My husband Peter and I own an Italian restaurant. And pardon my bluntness or lack of modesty, but it’s a pretty damn good Italian restaurant. We have spent many sleepless nights working on creating a memorable experience for our guests that focuses on reinventing traditional Italian dishes. This is why dining in Northern Italy was an uberly-anticipated experience and I couldn’t wait to see what restaurants in Italy did differently than our own, Sugo Trattoria.

1. Dining Late

The…