Testaccio is a neighborhood divided. Everyone seems to be able to agree on the most important thing in Roman life: football. As a whole, the district supports A.S. Roma. However, over the second most important thing in Roman life? Pizza? No one can agree on the best neighborhood pizzeria. I fall into the Da Remo […]
09
Jan
Jan
Latteria Garbatella is the kind of place I would hang out in all the time if it were in my neighborhood. Granted, Garbatella is NEXT to my neighborhood so the chic but understated bar is still dangerously close. Think: folk rock playing from vintage speakers and an entrance that is stuffed with mismatched leather […]
06
Jan
Jan
“First we eat, then we do everything else.” That is what my favorite food writer, M.F.K. Fisher, used to say. I couldn’t agree more. Food plays such a central part in our lives. And Italian food? Well that is the best food of all. I have rounded up my favorite quotes about Rome, but what […]
Rome, Rome Churches, Things to Do in Rome, Unexpected Rome
Unexpected Rome: The Church of Santa Barbara Dei Librari
04
Jan
Jan
Sandwiched between two apartment buildings, the tiny church is a rainbow of marble inside.
02
Jan
Jan
Terminal 3 gets a makeover after a 2015 fire.
01
Jan
Jan
What to see and do in Rome this January.
29
Dec
Dec
Panettone. Pa-neht-tohn-ney panetˈtoːne However, you say it, panettone is Italy’s ubiquitous Christmas cake. Yes, there are other holiday treats but it is the panettone that reigns supreme. During the holiday season (which runs through 6 January), the stores and bakeries are piled high with the sweet cake. If you are visiting someone’s home or throwing […]
27
Dec
Dec
Ah, tipping. Gratuity. A little something extra. But exactly how much extra should you be leaving when you’re tipping in Italy? If you are coming from a country where tipping is common, you may be prepared to leave a lot of extra cash behind when tipping in Italy. While tips are (almost) always appreciated, leaving […]