Sample craft beer producers at this four day beer festival inside Citta dell’Altra Economia
Tag Archives: beer
09
Dec
Dec
I sometimes forget about Open Baladin. Incredibly central, a huge selection of craft beers and beautifully designed – I should be there more often than I am. But all of those attributes make it a popular place to hang out, with weekend lines stretching out the door. When we were in Torino for a quick […]
11
Mar
Mar
I gave up on hamburgers in Rome a long time ago. I was also a vegetarian until I moved here, so giving up hamburgers really wasn’t all that difficult. But sometimes you really just want a beer and a burger. Or three. (Beers, not burgers). Enter Hopside: a great little pub with craft beer on […]
08
Jul
Jul
I often walk to the centro storico, and since I live in Testaccio, this is a bit of a stroll. Certainly nothing outrageous, but it’s more than a quick jaunt around the corner. What starts out as a great idea for some exercise, turns to self doubt as I round Teatro Marcello and find myself […]
29
Jun
Jun
When it comes to Italian beer, I’m a Nastro Azzuro girl. It’s light, refreshing and easy to drink. My main gripe about beer in Italy is the lack of variety. I can occasionally find an artisanal Italian beer, and they are very very good, but sometimes a girl needs a little spice in her life. […]
18
Jun
Jun
It is officially summer in Rome. That means outdoor dining, gelato every day and river bars: For 6 Euro, you can get yourself a plastic cup of beer and take a seat for some serious people watching. The bars set up near Trastevere, on both sides of the Tiber River. They extend a ways down […]
05
Nov
Nov
As an 80s baby, I grew up on The Simpsons. Bart, Lisa, Homer, Marge and Maggie were on TV every night, and Sunday meant new antics involving Principle Skinner and Itchy and Scratchy. And here in Italy, Simpsons merchandise abounds. I always laugh when I come across Simpsons posters in pizza shops, but I had […]