I am going to admit that I find shopping for leather items intimidating. They can be beautiful pieces but are also a major investment that I am worried about messing up somehow. That is why I was thrilled to discover the family-run Alfieri leather store in Rome. The store is owned by Flavio Alfieri, but […]
Category Archives: Rome
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If you have wandered by the 4th century Arch of Janus recently, you have probably noticed that the restoration is complete, the scaffolding is gone, and there is now a live-sized rhino statue sitting just in front of the ancient monument. The Rome rhino is a part of Palazzo Rhinoceros, a space that is home […]
Cheese, Eats, Explore Italy, Italian Food, Lazio, Rome
Farmer’s Markets in Rome: Speaking to Campagna Amica’s Pietro
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Where did you last do your grocery shopping? Chances are, you probably went to a supermarket–I know I did, and so did many Italians. In 2016, there were some 30,000 supermarkets in Italy, and that number has only grown since. Traditionally, Italians did their shopping at mercati rionali, open neighborhood markets usually held in the main square […]
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Coming to bella Roma with that special someone? Or even looking for where to stay on your Roman honeymoon? The first step to setting the mood is to check-in at one of the most romantic hotels in Rome. Rome offers plenty of chances for romance, but these glamorous hotels go above and beyond to offer the […]
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Is there anything dreamier than sharing an evening murmuring sweet nothings over plates of perfect pasta with your one true love? Throw in a bottle of Italian wine, some candlelight, and a little mood music and you may have stumbled upon one of the most romantic restaurants in Rome. There are lots of things […]
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One of the most amazing things about living in Rome is that you don’t need to buy a ticket to any of the (admittedly incredible) art museums to see a masterpiece. The case in point might very well be the three Caravaggio paintings (!!) which you can see for free inside the Church of San Luigi […]
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I have never seen a city as pretty as Rome. There are a few places that come close, but the Eternal City has a particular mix of cobblestoned charm, incredible architecture and adorable eateries that makes Rome particularly instagrammable. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that the different corners of the city are […]
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You can instantly tell that something special is happening as soon as you take your first bite at Imago. The Michelin-starred restaurant atop Hotel Hassler is known for the creative flavors that Chef Francesco Apreda dreams up to serve to guests while they gaze out over the domes and rooftops of Rome. Apreda was born in […]