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Before revealing the mouth-watering tastings we had while exploring the Trionfale market and the impressive new food outlets in Prati, a big thank you to Tavole Romane for the kind invitation to join them on this exciting food tour. I was eagerly looking forward to it as there were many firsts for me which I ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Places to Eat
Metamorfosi – Literally A Transformation
November 29, 2012
The experience at Metamorfosi was literally a transformation for me. I swore I stepped in with mixed emotions ranging from a touch of excitement, a hint of curiosity and much apprehension but I walked out completely transformed and full of praises! Allow me to share some background details to give you an idea of what ... Read More »
Rome for Hungry Travellers: How to Taste the City’s History
November 22, 2012
While you’ll find the most obvious relics from Rome’s past in the city’s squares, basilicas and ancient ruins, the food here also has a story to tell. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients have ruled Rome ever since there were laws governing how extravagant (or not) a meal could be – and over the years food has ... Read More »
“Open” Places to Eat in Rome
October 28, 2012
This post on Open Colonna and Open Baladin was written by my sister who was here earlier this year. She was able to check out a good number of places during her two-week visit and while these aren’t necessary her favorite places, here’s her take on these two places to eat in Rome. Open Colonna: ... Read More »
Discovering New Places & Food in Rome
October 3, 2012
September was an extremely busy month and I apologize for the lack of updates. While I had to put a lot of things on hold (including writing posts), eating fortunately (or unfortunately), wasn’t one of them. Though time was limited, I was still able to sneak in breakfast with my wonderful friends Gillian and Heather ... Read More »
To Enjoy the Italian Food Experience – Do Your Homework
September 12, 2012
When traveling to Rome, it’s easy to know which attractions to check out but knowing where to eat well is always the bigger challenge. If you want a good cappuccino with cornetto, a slice of pizza or a place for an aperitivo, you will need to do some research. Doing so means you won’t get ... Read More »
New Places to Eat in Rome
September 2, 2012
It’s awesome to see some new places opening up in Rome that are located in centro storico (historic centre). What’s even more important is that the food and prices are decent. I have also included two gelaterie in this listing as they deserve the mention. Except for the couple of weeks I was in Sicily, ... Read More »
Gelato Shop and More on Via della Croce
June 25, 2012
It’s summer and it should come as no surprise that I am writing a post on yet another gelato shop. Just as I was headed to Piazza della Spagna a few days ago, I got a message on Twitter from Frances Mayes suggesting Venchi. This was in reply to a post I had shared on ... Read More »
Photo Essay Part 2: Matera, Italy – Cave Hotel, Piazza, Festival and More
June 11, 2012
Don’t let Matera fool you. This ancient town has done a fabulous job in bringing alive it’s past that there are more things you can see here that can be covered in a day. A visit to Matera is usually done as a day trip from Puglia and honestly, that was our initial plan too. ... Read More »
You Don’t Have to be the Zuckerbergs to visit Rome
May 30, 2012
As all you may have heard, the Zuckerbergs were in Rome for their honeymoon last weekend but you don’t have to be a billionaire to visit Rome. There are plenty of options available here in the Eternal City that regardless of your budget, you will still get the most out of vacation. Here are some ... Read More »