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Perfect Italian Tiramisu Recipe

Posted on October 7, 2020
@Lindsey Zimmerman

Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.”And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of flavors […]

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Slices of pizza bianca at the Testaccio Market in Rome
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Best Pizza Bianca Recipe (From One of Rome’s Best Pizzerias)

Posted on October 6, 2020
@Lindsey Zimmerman

Pizza bianca is pizza at its simplest.There’s no bright red tomato sauce, no cheese, and no fancy toppings. Pizza bianca (which translates to “white pizza”) is as simple as it gets: fresh-baked focaccia topped with nothing more than olive oil, salt, and sesame seeds or rosemary if you’re feeling adventurous. But don’t let the simplicity […]

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Carbonara pasta with red wine
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Best-Ever Traditional Roman Carbonara Recipe

Posted on October 6, 2020
@Lindsey Zimmerman

Forget everything you think you know about carbonara.Outside of Italy, carbonara pastas are often unrecognizable. Drenched in a thick cream sauce and studded with peas and bacon, these international adaptations are a far cry from the traditional carbonara recipe used in Rome. But here in the Eternal City, real carbonara is one of the best […]

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Vitti is one of our top picks for where to eat in Rome in August for the Aperol spritzes alone.
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5 Best Places for Aperitivo in Rome (And How to Enjoy It like a Roman)

Posted on September 29, 2020
@Gillian McGuire

Like so many things in Rome, happy hour is a bit slower—and a touch more stylish—than what you might find in other countries. Another important distinction is it’s all about the food—but not in the way you might think!The word aperitivo itself comes from the Latin verb aperire, which means to open your appetite. While […]

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Avocado toast at Marigold in Rome, Italy
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You Heard Right—Rome Does Brunch and These Are the 6 Best Spots for It

Posted on September 23, 2020
@Gillian McGuire

This blog post was originally posted on February 17, 2019 and was updated on September 23, 2020.A lot of restaurants in Rome use the word “brunch.” It doesn’t always mean what you think it means.Instead of eggs Benedict and pancakes, you might find buffet tables filled with pasta salads and trays of cheeses and cured […]

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Cacio e pepe pasta
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The Top 5 Spots for Cacio e Pepe in Rome You Need to Try ASAP

Posted on September 8, 2020
@Giancarlo Buonomo

This blog post was originally posted on February 2, 2019 and was updated on September 8, 2020.Cacio e pepe is the classic flavor of Rome, and one of its best and most beloved dishes.Cacio is Roman dialect for “cheese”—in this case, assertive sheep’s-milk pecorino romano—and pepe is black pepper. Put it all together, and you […]

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Plate of carbonara pasta
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How to Read an Italian Menu (And Order Like a Local)

Posted on June 4, 2020
@Abbie Stark

One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the culture through food, and in many cases, eating out can be the highlight of your trip. But how are you supposed to eat like a local if you don’t understand how to order off the menu?While understanding how to read an Italian menu can be challenging, […]

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