Time really does fly – and case in point is that Rome’s Central Market (Mercato Centrale) is turning one year old. The market is going to celebrate its first birthday in style and starting at 6 pm on Wednesday 8 November, everyone is invited to join the party. Much like the opening one year ago, […]
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Jul
Every August 5th, Rome celebrates the Miracle of the Snow at Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Rome’s Esquilino Market (Mercato Esquilino in Piazza Vittorio)
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Sep
Sep
Rome’s Esquilino Market is one of the busiest food markets in the city. A short walk from Termini, Esquilino is a neighborhood that has lived many lives. On one side, you’ll find aqueducts. On the other, porticoes better suited for Torino. The market itself takes up an entire city block. Inside you can find everything […]
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Sep
Sep
Krishna 13 is not the only Indian restaurant in Rome, but it is one of the best. It is also one of the fanciest. From the napkins, to the stemware and the inlaid tables – nothing has been left to chance. Even the menus are a little bit cheeky – labeling naan as “the bridesmaids” […]
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Jun
Jun
I have a major soft spot for the Portuense attitude and fluffy maritozzi of Il Maritozzaro, but I am not one to deny a good thing when I see it. Pasticceria Regoli makes seriously delicious maritozzi. Remember- a maritozzo is a classic Roman pastry. Traditionally a Lenten treat, the bun topped with panna (heavy cream) […]
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Nov
Nov
I used to crave American food when I moved to Italy. Oh my god what I wouldn’t do for some Hot Cheetos, and some Reeses’ peanut butter cups. Thankfully, my palate has grown up a little bit, and I now crave pasta if I skip it for more than a day or two. However, I still […]