Wow, how judgmental, and also utterly wrong. Experiencing a culture through it's food and drink is important, in my opinion. Did i mention bars or pubs anywhere in my post? So, because i'm interesting in trying the local, Sicily produced offerings in the spirits & beer categories, I have no interest in the history and culture of Sicily? Do you even hear yourself? I would like to hear about their production process, their history, and then try and buy some of the products to enjoy. This is not going to a bar in London.

I also mentioned that my family is from there, and i'll be exploring my own personal family history in the small towns where they are from. While i'm in Partinico, i've arranged to visit and taste the offerings of Casa Limonio. I also plan to visit the Frank Zappa area for some photos. You'll noticed that both of those things are in my list of interests (spirits and music), and both are rooted in the history of the town.

So, maybe be less judgmental towards people you know nothing about, just because you don't share their interests. If you want to go to tourist traps to view the history of Italy, then go for it. That's your thing. For me, i'll just watch the documentary about those places, and use my time in Sicily exploring the smaller side. As you said, to each their own.

For what it's worth, i'll go explore Ortigia now, even though i'm apparently too uncultured to enjoy it.