TGIF. It’s been one of those weeks… I’ve earned myself a trip to the pasticerria (pastry shop). But my favorite dolce will always have a sad face.
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May
May
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May
May
Because sometimes getting somewhere on your vespa and catching up with a friend aren’t mutually exclusive.
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May
May
Che casino. “Che casino” means ‘what a mess’. Or you can use it to convey something along the lines of: ‘it’s a madhouse in here’. Really, I use it to mean: total cluster#$@% This is the view from our old living room window. We loved the house. …but the neighborhood was a total casino. Long […]
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Apr
Apr
This is the time of year that makes me fall in love with the city all over again. The light on the terra cotta colored buildings is soft, the trees are in bloom, neighbors are smiling, the nightclub under my house has reopened. Ah, wait. The last one is NOT my favorite thing about spring. […]
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Apr
Apr
Move over, cigarette vending machines, there’s a new kid in town: beer vending machines! Spotted in Testaccio. Buon weekend!
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Apr
Apr
It’s almost time. It’s almost time for il cambio di stagione. Literally “the changing of the seasons,” but any lady worth her salt know that this is about two things: clothes and shoes. You have to pick a day for your cambio, and then switch out all your winter clothes for the lighter spring/summer gear. […]
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Apr
Apr
Good news! All your dreams have come true at once! From the brand that brought you frozen supplì: pizza with french fries and hot dogs (wurtsel e patatine)! This is not a new idea, though it is a terrible one. You can find pizza with french fries around Rome. I think I’ve seen someone eating […]
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Mar
Mar
Food tours are a great way to discover the unique Italian cuisine in Rome, learn about the history of the dishes, and explore some of the most interesting neighborhoods in the Eternal City. One of the best companies to explore it was the first company to really start leading edible days out in Rome: Eating Europe […]