Rome is known for having rather heavy cuisine, with dishes such as pasta alla carbonara, alla gricia, and all ‘amatriciana; all of which feature guanciale (pork cheek) and plenty of the pungent and unmistakable pecorino romano; being among the most common and popular in restaurants. And justifiably so. Not only are they delicious but they are intrinsically […]
Casa Coppelle is a familiar echo of Fellini’s masterpiece The Dolce Vita, where you find yourself whisked to the place itself, tailing the events of Marcello Rubini, the paparazzi, and the seductive Sylvia, Emma and Steiner, meanwhile capturing precious glimpses of Rome in the 1960s. A short walk from the Pantheon, situated in Piazza delle […]
As the season begins to turn from stifling summer to the cooler and windier autumn months, the temperatures drop; and ideas of dining out in sun-baked piazzas change towards cozy, intimate restaurants tucked away down quiet cobbled streets. However, the capricious Roman weather can mean that you have no idea what the weather will do […]
All roads lead to Rome and among those of taste there is SPACE by Niko Romito, in Piazza Verdi. The chef is from Abruzzo, at the 3-star Michelin restaurant in Castel di Sangro (AQ), who has embarked on a new business venture this year to add to his curriculum. A few months ago, he opened […]
While supermarkets stocked with pre-made products have become common and widely used in Italy for the past 20 years, certain antique culinary traditions remain sacred to the average Italian family, especially in the central and southern regions of the country. And now is the time, with tomatoes reaching their peak ripeness, that one of […]
And now it’s time for the sagra of Bresaola in northern Italy’s valley town of Chiavenna, where this prized raw salumi is produced! Bresaola is one of the most renowned salumi in Italy. The first literary testimonies related to the production of bresaola date back to the fifteenth century; however, its origin goes back much […]
“We work with and for food; and for us [this event] is one of the highest artistic expressions that involves the five senses.” Every year in September, the impressive Hanging Gardens at the Parco della Musica Auditorium becomes the venue for the Taste of Roma food festival. Over four days, the city’s top chefs preside […]
Tonight I am heading to the heart of Testaccio, one of the beloved by roman foodies neighborhoods; the appointment will be at Giulietta’s in Piazza dell’Emporio – a newborn from a coast of Romeo Chef&Baker by Cristina Bowerman and Fabio Spada. A series of mobile blocks dangle beautifully from the hall’s ceiling, drawing playful […]
It has not been long since I moved to Rome. I visited the city a few times in the past and fell in love with it each and every time. It seems to me I am not the only one, many of the people I meet who moved here were moved by it before; a […]
While walking through the Via Tiburtina, an old green van welcomes you to this amazing hidden gam in San Lorenzo. Do not miss this chance and just around the corner take a few steps along the lane. Especially if you like chocolate! SAID dal 1923 is one of the oldest chocolate factory in […]