Like any good Roman-transplant, I spend a good deal of time happily scarfing down more pasta than I would have believed prudent 2 years ago. My hands down favorite place for a lunchtime carb fix in Rome’s historic center is Pastificio. Not only is it very very good, it is also one of the cheapest […]
Category Archives: Rome
28
May
May
I’ve heard a lot about Gelateria Fatamorgana, but it’s in Prati. Which may be the other side of Rome, but sometimes on lazy Saturdays, it feels like the other side of the world. But there is now a location in Monti and that is decidedly on my side of Rome. After a warm thunderstorm on […]
08
Mar
Mar
Ah, Rome, sweet Rome. Thinly veiled chaos, full of motor bikes and trash (among a few other things). I don’t freelance write any more, but I have had the great fortune to contribute to some lovely websites and publications. Unfortunately, the freelance life is full of turmoil and pieces you write for new publications on […]
10
Feb
Feb
It’s snowing in Rome… again. Now, I’m no expert when it comes to winter stuff (or weather related issues of any kind) but the white stuff appears to be falling rather heavily from the sky. That means the Eternal City will grind to a halt tomorrow. Closed due to snow We’re “enjoying” the second major […]
06
Feb
Feb
I would like to draw your attention to two main points of interest: 1. I was wrong. The snow days were perfectly justified. It started snowing/sleeting at about noon on Friday. While it really only snowed Friday night, it has been icy and miserable and we were told to stay home Monday as well. 2. […]
02
Feb
Feb
Parts of Italy have been getting snow this week. You know where it hasn’t snowed? Rome. That didn’t stop the mayor from declaring a snow day for tomorrow. That’s right- schools will be closed Friday and Saturday (yeah, Saturday school is a real thing here), on the hunch that it might, possibly snow. Perhaps I […]
28
Jan
Jan
I have never driven in Italy, so I don’t really pay attention to what all the street signs mean. Actually, I’m pretty sure that Italian drivers don’t really pay attention to what all the street signs mean. I am, however, an admirer of the whimsical street art that uses common signs for inspiration. Is that […]
22
Jan
Jan
While out on a Rome Food Tour, I spotted this bad boy. A real life Italian SUV: What’s that you say? It looks like a bike? Look again. It’s an SUV! A Shopping Utility Vehicle. Currently on my must-have list