In the 1976 Italian film, “Down and Dirty,” Giacinto Mazzatella—played by actor Nino Manfredi—remarks, “Oxtail and celery are like man and woman: it’s all well when one sticks to the other.”Oxtail, or as you’ll see it on menus in Rome, coda alla vaccinara, is in the culinary pantheon of Roman cuisine. And if you’re in […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Modena Balsamic Vinegar
Posted on August 12, 2024
Modena balsamic vinegar is such a kitchen staple today that it’s hard to imagine that it was almost unheard of outside Italy until relatively recently. It’s only been about 40 years that the term became widely recognized in the United States, let alone recognized enough to be as ubiquitous, as it now is on grocery […]
All About Sardinian Food: 10 Must-Try Dishes and Drinks
Posted on July 11, 2024
Sardinian food is a world apart from that of its closest Italian neighbors on mainland Italy. It offers a huge variety to the travelling gastronome. It might have something to do with the fact that, in centuries past, the island of Sardinia was fought over by the Catalans, the French, and the Italians (and others […]
The Best Seafood in Rome: 7 Must-Try Restaurants for Fresh, Local Flavor
Posted on June 17, 2024
With so many amazing sights to see in the center of the city such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican, and endless array of glorious fountains, it’s easy to forget that Rome is about 15 miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea. This proximity means that there are some spectacular seafood restaurants in Rome. And while Rome […]
La Dolce Vita: Where to Find The 8 Best Bakeries in Rome
Posted on June 17, 2024
There’s a reason why bakeries are so buonissimo in Italy, in general, and Rome, in particular: pastries are a regular part of the Italian breakfast experience. Cornetti (aka croissants) are an edible institution here. Rome happens to be sprinkled with bakeries, some passable and others impeccable in their deliciousness. But don’t worry, our list of […]
Craft Beer in Italy: A Comprehensive Overview
Posted on August 14, 2023
Craft beer in Italy might not be the initial beverage that dances through people’s thoughts when they think about their upcoming visit to Italy. What come to mind is probably a delicious Chianti wine or a refreshing Aperol Spritz.But Italy has a thriving craft beer scene, and it’s growing all the time. Over the years, […]
Our 5 Top Spots for the Best Maritozzo in Rome
Posted on March 29, 2023
While enjoying your trip to bella Roma, you’ll taste some of the best bites ever – carbonara, suppli, fried artichokes… but there’s one little snack you definitely shouldn’t skip: the maritozzo! The pastry is truly a symbol of Rome, you can enjoy it all day long, though more commonly it’s eaten with a quick caffè […]
Apericena, Italy’s Favorite Tradition (and How It’s Different From Aperitivo)
Posted on October 25, 2022
When the day starts coming to an end, and you finally decide to sit down for a break from all that site-seeing, it’s the perfect moment to enjoy the Italian tradition of aperitivo. Aperitivo, or Apericena – however you might hear it called – is an essential moment of the Italian experience. A time to […]
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<p>This blog post was originally posted on September 27, 2019 and was updated on January 29, 2021.Fettuccine Alfredo—the real thing, anyway—is served at just two restaurants in Italy, but its popularity has exploded abroad.Everyone has heard of fettuccine Alfredo, sometimes called “Alfredo pasta” abroad. It’s so popular outside Italy that when I lived in Houston […]</p>
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<p>There’s something comforting about the dependable, the quotidian, the downright normal. Roman pasta is just that. Amatriciana, carbonara, gricia and cacio e pepe are the main pastas of Rome, and most restaurants have at least two of them on the menu at any given time. They are, by and large, the things Romans love about their food.What […]</p>
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