Author Archives: Natalie

Grezzo: Vegan Gelato and Raw Chocolate in Monti, Rome

Let’s be honest: I hear “Monti,” then “gelato” and “chocolate” and my brain is like HELL YEAH. Then I hear “vegan,” and “raw,” and the music ringing in my ears comes to an abrupt close. What? Vegan gelato in Rome? Gelato is one of those things where I don’t like to mess around. But I was […]

How to Buy Museum Tickets (and Skip the Line) in Florence

Florence is one of my favorite day trips from Rome. It is only 1.5 hours away by train, which means that we can be in a completely different Italian city with very little coordination or planning. Which presents its own challenges… we sometimes cannot resist the temptation to travel to Florence on (very) short notice! […]

Panificio Bonci in Prati, Rome

This simple blue “Panificio” sign should hit you like a beacon – guiding you towards all things baked and bread-y. That’s what ‘panificio’ means – bakery (for breads, rather than for pastries). And this one happens to be run by Gabriele Bonci of Pizzarium fame. While his pizza by the slice is excellent, his interest […]

Arco degli Acetari – The Hidden Vinegar Maker’s Arch in Rome

You are going to have to trust me, but… You really should walk through this slightly suspect arch: The arch in question is Arco degli Acetari – the vinegar maker’s arch. It appears to be perpetually under construction. But if you weave past the wheel barrows and bags of cement, you will quickly arrive at […]

April 2017 Events in Rome: Your Calendar of What to Do

April 2017 what to do in Rome

March simply did not live up to its crazy weather reputation. We have been lucky enough to experience an early spring, so I have high hopes for April in Rome. With the 4-day Easter weekend looming in the middle of the month, as well as Rome’s birthday on the 21st, there will be plenty of […]