I have a lot of favorites when it comes to Rome. I have my favorite gelato in Rome. I have my favorite books about Rome. I have my favorite pizza by the slice. I have my favorite Roman garden. I have my favorite cacio e pepe in the city. But I think Teatro Marcello might […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Apr
Apr
Pasquetta is “Little Easter.” Also known as Easter Monday, this is the day in Italy when you gather your friends and head to the countryside for a day of eating. The first day of spring may be marked on the calendar, but this is its unofficial start. But do you really think you need to go […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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! […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
Rome, Things to Do in Rome, Unexpected Rome
Arco degli Acetari – The Hidden Vinegar Maker’s Arch in Rome
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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What to expect if you are arriving in Italy for the first time.
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Apr
Apr
A striking Renaissance building is now an art space and coffee shop.