There’s a fairly high risk that you will stumble into a tourist trap when searching for sustenance around Rome’s major monuments. However, proximity to beautiful landmarks is not necessarily a bad sign if you know how to pick out the winners. Cremeria Monteforte is about as close to the Pantheon as you can get. The […]
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Dec
Dec
In Rome, pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) and crispy thin pizza tonda (round pizza) are equally popular. Throw in a bit of pinsa (Roman flatbread), and the savory options are nearly limitless. However, there is also such a thing as sweet pizza that can be served for desserts. You will usually find this […]
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Sep
Sep
Once upon a time, I went to Gelato University and visited the Gelato Museum outside of Bologna. I learned so much about the history of Italy’s favorite frozen treat and had a lot of fun in the process. Carpigiani is world-renowned for their equipment and their approach to promoting true artisan gelato – so when […]
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Jun
Jun
I receive a lot of worried messages asking me if it is true that Italians NEVER drink cappuccino after 11 am, and what visitors can do if they really want that coffee fix later in the day. While there is no law in Italy that bans a cappuccino after 11 am, you really won’t find […]
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Jan
Jan
The Euro is a common currency used across many EU countries and it can be fun to collect coins issued by different countries. The designs you will find on the coins are country-specific, though they can be spent across all Eurozone countries. Italy’s usual designs, for example, feature Dante and an image of the Campidoglio, […]
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Dec
Dec
A lot has changed in 2020, but a year is hardly a blink of an eye when you think of how far back Italy’s history stretches. One of the only trips I have taken this year was to Venice. On the top of my to-do list was an indulgent drink ay Caffè Florian, the oldest […]
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Jun
Jun
I don’t like to take sugar in my coffee. When the coffee is good, I want to taste the flavors, the acidity, and enjoy the right level of bitterness. However I make an exception for a special combination of coffee sweetness at Panella, where you can find cafe served with zabaione. Zabaione, or zabaglione, is […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you going to celebrate a birthday in Italy? In Italy, birthdays usually mean cake and presents, but some of the details differ quite a bit from the United States. The main one being: Italian birthdays are paid for by the celebrant. Your day, you foot the bill! Here are the top Italian birthday traditions, […]