When you get right down to it, Roman food is not the choicest. If Italian food is peasant’s food, Roman cuisine is the food of poverty. But cash-strapped Romans have long known how to eat well, and typical cucina Romana transforms lesser cuts of meat into savory dishes. If you are like me and not sure […]
Category Archives: Rome
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At a bus stop in Trastevere, notes of thanks are plastered to the wall.
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One of Rome’s best classical collections hosts modern exhibits of fashion and art.
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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 […]
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Rome’s keyhole is known for its amazing view, but just down the road is an even better place to watch the sun set over the city.
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For a country that literally borders France, Italy does bread terribly, but hope has arrived in the form of a new French bakery in Trastevere.
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Working along side a master cobbler to make your own shoes should go to the top of your Italy bucket list.
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Rome is currently undergoing a bit of a facelift. The Colosseum is ensconced in scaffolding for cleaning; the Spanish Steps are closed for repairs; and for the last 516 days, the Trevi Fountain has looked like a sad, waterless, construction site. Many of the monuments still have a ways to go, but the Trevi Fountain is […]