As a whole, I think that Italian candy is pretty terrible. There are no good fruity candies. No skittles or starburst or equivalent. And there are very few chocolate choices that do not include hazelnuts (which I despise). However, then there is Pocket Coffee. I love Pocket Coffee. That day I found a Pocket Coffee […]
Where to find Sicilian cannoli in the center of Rome.
Bruges is a stunningly adorable place. It seems as though someone deemed to select a town from a storybook and drop it into real life. With its meandering canals and cobblestone streets, it is the perfect romantic getaway when you feel like snuggling up with your smushy-bear-honey-babe. Me? I went to Bruges alone. I love […]
“Otaleg” is “Gelato” spelled backwards. Get it?
I was a little late to the game, but I finally watched Chef’s Table on Netflix. I was instantly hooked, and now, like the rest of the world, know I need to get to Modena ASAP. The documentary style episodes feel like they are part nature show, and part art film. The cuisine is just […]
It is hard to pick favorites when it comes to the best gelato in Rome, but Gelateria del Teatro has been at the top of my list for a very long time. The gelato shop has a location on lovely Via dei Coronari, as well as a newer (and smaller) location along the Lungotevere. Using […]
Just before the draped ivy curtain that falls across Via della Lungaretta is Fior di Luna. The small gelato shop is a bit obscured by ivy itself. Inside the cool, dim gelateria are rows of freshly made gelato. At Fior di Luna, I tend to gravitate towards their rich chocolate flavors. But the bright fruit flavors, […]
Where to find the best gelato in Rome.
