I recently sat down with Maria, the author of I Heart Rome, over a delicious plate of pasta to discuss her new book on Roman food. Rome has always been a special place to Maria, and this is her ode to the city’s distinct culinary flavor. I Heart Rome: Recipes & Stories from the Eternal […]
Rome may be the epitome of a classic Italian city – but it has also long sat at cultural crossroads. Today, that international influence is probably best seen in the city’s Esquilino neighborhood, so I was thrilled to head there a few weeks ago to meet with Lydia, Dawda and Kara to talk about their new […]
December 8th is a public holiday in Italy, known locally as L’Immacolata. The holiday celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Businesses, schools and government office all close in order to honor the Virgin Mary (la Madonna), the mother of Jesus who is thought to be free from sin according to Catholic tradition. In Rome, […]
Rome is undeniably beautiful at the Christmastime. Large trees appear in front of the Colosseum, in Piazza Venezia and on St. Peter’s Square. And the yuletide vibes keep coming between the twinkling lights and decorations that are strung up across the city. But one of the best things about celebrating the holidays in the Eternal […]
UPDATE 2024: Store permanently closed due to owner’s retirement, unfortunately. Via del Moro is a particularly charming street. It is also one of my preferred shortcuts through Trastevere because I can check out the book display at The Almost Corner Bookshop, and then ogle (eat) all the pizza at La Renella. But one of the […]
From Christmas markets to Patti Smith: what to do in Rome in December 2017
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Rome’s Mercato Centrale has brought some of the city’s best street food under one roof – including newcomers like Cremilla Gelato.
