Wine Concept is a little refuge near the Colosseum. The wine bar is an easy mix of classic and modern that can be hard to achieve. Glossy white tables, a wrap around bar and red touches make it feel thoroughly updated. But the low lighting, curved stone ceiling and simple tile floors are throwbacks to […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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I have a few unwritten rules for this blog: 1. I don’t rant. 2. I don’t talk about my day job. 3. I always try to include at least one decent photo. I am now going to break every single one of those rules. (Feel free to skip to another post, or muddle through this […]
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As I was leaving Piazza Navona, I glanced over my shoulder for one last look at the Roman square in the evening light. I spotted a chestnut seller doing the same. In the colder months (and, bizarrely, also in the warmer months now) you will find street sellers on Rome’s corners selling freshly roasted chestnuts […]
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Where to find the ulimate comfort food in Rome.
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I sometimes forget about Open Baladin. Incredibly central, a huge selection of craft beers and beautifully designed – I should be there more often than I am. But all of those attributes make it a popular place to hang out, with weekend lines stretching out the door. When we were in Torino for a quick […]
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How to buy official tickets to see the Last Supper in Milan and what to do if they sell out.
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I have been in Rome for 6 years. One of the first Italian words I ever learned was “corkscrew.” I recently rounded up the best wine bars in Rome. All of this to set the stage so that you understand: I. Drink. Wine. And for the last 6 years, I have also saved all of […]
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What to see, do and eat with just one day in Rome.