Bari seafood......

The one thing Bari is well known for is it's seafood.The many choices of fish,shrimp,octopus,squid,crab you name it,you can get it.And the choices are practically endless in how you want it prepared,grill,baked,sometimes fried,etc.Be it a fine dining restaurant a small mom and pop eatery,someones house,or my favorite on the street.On saturday night while out with friends and staff i met at the hostel i was staying i came upon a street stand with a grill and was curious to find out what was cooking.There was an open flame doing small sausages on metal skewers and then there was chicken skewers.But that wasn't what i was really looking at.To the left on the grill on low flame was octopus!That's right octopus being grilled over mesquite served on a bun for 3 euros.It was about a 2 pounds grilled and cut perfectly.Now if you know anything about octopus or squid on a grill if you don't grill it right it can come out chewy and rubbery making it not appetizing.It was obvious this was a family business with chairs and a couple tables of plates,mothers,wives, a couple kids running around with the brother or husband manning the grill.I order one,no salt and pepper just a squeeze of lemon juice,cuts it open a bit, places it on a toasted bun.Now i said the tuna sandwich in Trapani was the best 3 euros i've spent so far for street food well the this sandwich takes the cake!It was cooked perfectly,smokiness from the mesquite,the hint of lemon on a toasted bun made a perfect meal.Wash it down with your favorite drink while taking in the smell of the sea.So be sure to come down to the pier and look for the grilled octopus.