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
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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 […]
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Mar
Mar
I love pasta. I love pizza. But variety in the spice of life, and I just can’t get behind the argument that it’s possible to eat pasta every day because there are “so many kinds.” It’s still noodles and sauce, and sometimes you want something different. My burning desire for “not Italian” can sometimes lead […]
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Mar
Mar
I love the San Lorenzo neighborhood. It’s a bit off the beaten path and has plenty of cheap eats like Super Pizza. With a plethora of traditional, affordable restaurants, we had long raised a wary eyebrow at the modern design of Pastificio San Lorenzo. (These phone pictures won’t do it justice). The cool, contemporary restaurant […]
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Mar
Mar
No government. No pope. Everything is just chugging right along here in Rome. I don’t know how you could have possibly missed this news item, but- the pope retired. I will leave the analysis of this nearly unprecedented act to those who know their history, like Tiffany. To summarize: Pope: Bye. Rome: You’ll be with […]
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Feb
Feb
It’s been a rough week, for both personal and political reasons. I don’t want to think about bad things, like Berlusconi trying to bribe the electorate. I want to think about nice things, like amatriciana pizza. Amatriciana is a quintessential Roman dish. Well, it’s not from Rome, but it is from Lazio (the region Rome […]