BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
Since my first visit to the kosher bakery in the Ghetto on the tour with Context Travel, I have made an effort to drop by every week for the amaretti. They are delicious with a slight crunch as you bite into it but then realize it’s actually soft, chewy and a serious dose of almonds. ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Rome
Things to do in Rome, Italy: Eating Italy Food Tours
October 10, 2011
There are many things to do in Rome, Italy that you are often spoilt for choice. It’s always a difficult decision as to what to see and do when time is limited. First-time visitors to Rome often schedule a pack day of sightseeing and it’s only natural to do so as you want to make the ... Read More »
More Gelato in Rome: New Favorite Gelateria
October 5, 2011
There’s more gelato in Rome than you can even imagine. However, not all gelato are made equal. Thanks to Katie Parla, who had a gelato aperitivo event at Il Gelato, I discovered this gelateria. I wasn’t able to attend the event and had every intention to visit this gelateria the first opportunity I had. As ... Read More »
Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro
October 4, 2011
Autumn maybe around the corner but it’s still warm enough to get a gelato in Rome. For those who love gelato, myself included, seasons are not even a factor. There’s never a wrong season for gelato in Rome! Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro As a “plain Jane”, I often lean towards classic flavors ... Read More »
Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll with Context Travel
September 21, 2011
I was excited when I was invited as a guest by Context Travel to join their Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll tour. Even though I have lived here in Rome for more than 5 years, there is always something to learn about Italian food. As many of you know, even as a guest of ... Read More »
Sunday Lunch in Rome
September 19, 2011
This past Sunday, we had family visiting from Naples and decided to have lunch outdoors. It was a beautiful day in Rome and wanted to make the most of it as autumn is now around the corner. The main criteria was a place that had a garden where the children could run around.One option was ... Read More »
Public Transport in Rome – Part 2
September 14, 2011
While Part 1 of public transport in Rome covers the basics such as the different types of tickets and where to buy them, this post will cover the metro and bus routes as well as a few tools to help you get around in Rome. This post is as extensive as the first one and ... Read More »
Public Transport In Rome – Part 1
September 12, 2011
I have been taking public transport in Rome since the very first day I got there. It’s not because I don’t have an Italian driver’s license (which I studied a lot for and this story is for another day) but parking and people driving with so much disorder just freaks me out. Although public transport ... Read More »
Rome Fountain Vandal Arrested
September 5, 2011
When I first saw the video of the fountain being vandalized, I was shocked. It’s a disgrace that people would consider destroying such magnificent work of art just to get attention to their personal problems. Glad the police caught the culprit! [Read more…] Read More »
BR Briefs: Most Restaurants in Rome Closed in August
August 26, 2011
As I have mentioned in an earlier post, most shops and restaurants in Rome are closed in August. Knowing this I made a rookie mistake and made a rush to a L’Asino d’Oro after reading rave reviews on it in this guest post on Parla Food. Since it is August, it’s same to assume that ... Read More »