Rome is a beautiful city to get lost in. But with so many perfectly imperfect twisting lanes, there are only a few that I will go out of my way for. Via dei Coronari is a street that I can always make time for. It is the perfect Roman street. The flaking paint jobs are movie-set […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Sep
Sep
Away from the crowds that spill out from Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo, 50 Kalò feels calm and contained. We literally took one look at the mass of humans outside Sorbillo on Via Tribunali and hailed a taxi. For €17 (and of course no actual meter used) we were whisked across town and then […]
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Sep
Sep
There a few perfect places in the world, but the American Academy in Rome may very well be a little slice of paradise on earth. It is a place for thinking, creating and sharing. Fellows arrive for one year stints to paint, make music, dig artifacts, write, and dance. Coming from different disciplines, they sit […]
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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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Sep
Sep
I have been getting a lot of questions recently about my camera. I always say that Rome does most of the work when it comes to taking photos. The city is stunning and has this incredible light like no other. However, I do love my camera, and if you have been following the blog for […]
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Sep
Sep
When it comes to carbs, I do not mess around. And neither does Artenio, which is exactly why we get along just fine. With a popular stand in the Testaccio Market, Artenio is everyone’s preferred bread man. Don’t believe me? Check out Katie’s video introduction. But it is not just bread. Artenio makes pastries stuffed […]
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Sep
Sep
I often bemoan that lack of cool places to hang out in Testaccio. As you can see from my postings, I love my neighborhood, and I want to spend a lot of time in this corner of Rome, but there is a dearth of evening options unless you are into teenage nightclubs. Enter: Stazione di […]
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Aug
Aug
Late summer concerts, craft beer and food festivals, plus a little nude art modeling… here is what is on in Rome!