In the five villages of Cinque Terre, the cuisine is defined by the Ligurian coast's fresh seafood and aromatic herbs. The "must-get" dish is Troffi or Trenette al Pesto, as this region is the ancestral home of basil pesto (Pesto alla Genovese). Another local specialty is anchovies from Monterosso; unlike the salty tinned variety, these are often served fresh, marinated in lemon and olive oil, or fried. For a quick snack, you should try Focaccia ligure, which is a thick, oily flatbread often topped with sea salt or rosemary, and Farinata, a savory pancake made from chickpea flour. For dessert, look for the Torta Monterossina, a decadent cake filled with custard and jam. Finally, pair your meal with a glass of Sciacchetrà, a rare and sweet DOC dessert wine produced from the sun-dried grapes grown on the steep, terraced vineyards that overlook the Mediterranean Sea.