2020! I moved to Rome in 2010, so it is a bit crazy to see this number on the calendar. It is also how crazy how insanely busy Rome is at the beginning of January. The sunny winter weather has brought the crowds while they hit the streets of Rome to enjoy the final days […]
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Nov
Nov
With the iconic ruins of the Colosseum, the fallen temples of the Roman Forum and the open oculus of the Pantheon scattered throughout the heart of the center, Rome is essentially a glorious open-air museum. However, some of the best ancient sites are hidden just below the surface or tucked away in the city’s quieter […]
04
Nov
Nov
Rome is a fabulous place to be if you want to eat Roman food. Really, we have the best. But finding the ingredients needed to whip up a non-Italian meal can be a little bit trickier. Even if you plan to cook Roman food down to the bones, you will still need to season it. […]
02
Nov
Nov
October is known as something of a second summer in Rome, but November is when autumn truly arrives. The days are shorter, the nights come earlier, and rain seems to always be in the forecast. But that’s not to say it isn’t a great time to be in Rome. The crowds seem to disappear and […]
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Aug
Aug
One of the things I love about Rome in summertime is how much the Romans use the city. Sure, a lot of people head out of town on vacation, but even those who stay in the city want to be outside as much as possible. So the warm nights tend to mean lots of fun, […]
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May
May
UPDATE 2025: Marigold is permanently closed as Domenico and Sofie move on to other things. We are sad to lose a beloved spot, but happy for all the success they had! To say I was excited about the long-awaited opening of Marigold Roma would be an understatement. Sofie and Domenico have been cooking up some […]
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May
May
It is strange to me to name a museum Museo della Via Ostiense – essentially: the Ostiense St. Museum – but then again, this free museum is pretty strange itself. And in fairness, the name is very descriptive. The museum sits right smack dab in the middle of one of Rome’s busiest traffic roundabouts on […]