Genoa is well known for its variety of popular Italian foods. A blend of basil, garlic, pine nuts and hard cheese, pesto sauce originated here and is often enjoyed with pasta or spread on fresh bruschetta. Originating from the northern Italy region, focaccia, an oven-baked flatbread, is a favourite of many a local in Genoa. Often eaten as a sandwich or as a snack, focaccia is so popular that the city hosts an annual event, the Focaccia di Recco Festival, to celebrate.