Everyone knows the wonders of the world are best explored caffeinated.The good news is, you’re in Rome. The possibly not-as-great news is, you may be suffering at the hands of that beast known as jet lag. Luckily, we have the solution, because you’re in the land of un buon caffè (a good coffee). Below are a […]
Food and Drink in Rome
Rome Then & Now: Cafes
Posted on June 26, 2019
When you think of Italy, we bet you think of pizza, pasta and coffee.But let’s focus on the third thing for now. There’s a good reason why Italy is synonymous with charming sidewalk cafes and flavorful coffee—in fact, it would practically be a sin to come here and not indulge in an espresso, cappuccino (just […]
Pizza alla Romana: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on June 24, 2019
Pizza is the stuff of legends, literally. Many trace its origins back to Roman times due to an episode in the ancient poem the Aeneid, written by the poet Virgil in the 1st century BC, which seems to describe the dish. It’s certain that people in Italy and indeed the whole of the Mediterranean have […]
Behind the Bite: Artichokes in Rome
Posted on June 12, 2019
When it comes to eating artichokes in Italy, all roads, as ever, lead to Rome.Artichokes, carciofi in Italian, are omnipresent in Rome. You see them bundled up in restaurant windows, piled high in shops, and floating face up in buckets of water in Rome’s many vegetable markets. They have a long history in the city […]
What We Would Eat in Rome If We Had Only One Day
Posted on June 10, 2019
There’s a lifetime’s worth of meals to be eaten in Rome. But sometimes you’ve only got one day.Rome is Italy’s capital and biggest city, with literally thousands of great restaurants, bars, pizzerias, gelato shops and bakeries that we could recommend if you’re hungry. The good thing, though, is that Rome is still a relatively traditional […]
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Ordering In Italy: Navigating the Menu, Tipping & More
Posted on May 9, 2019
A meal in Italy is a little ritual, one that every restaurant tweaks to make its own. We all know Italians love food, and love to go out to eat. Otherwise, why would we travel to Italy? To get the most out of every restaurant experience, follow these tips for ordering in Italy!So, at Devour […]
What to Drink in Rome & When to Blend in with the Locals
Posted on April 8, 2019
When staying in Rome, it’s important to know your Campari from your Crodino—and that’s where our guide to what to drink in Rome comes in!In Rome, drinks are an important and integral part of our food culture. Just as we don’t have a meal without drinking, we rarely drink without eating.For everything, there is a […]
10 Michelin Star Restaurants in Rome That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Posted on April 8, 2019
Every night in Rome is a night of 23 stars—which is how many restaurants in the greater Rome area have at least one Michelin star.Apart from the Naples area, which has 24 Michelin-starred restaurants, Rome has more than any other Italian city. And the number is always growing.In stark contrast to the city’s traditional osterie, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Roman Jewish Food
Posted on April 2, 2019
After thousands of years of habitation and hardship, one thing is certain: the Jews of Rome have a cuisine unlike any other in the world. Rome is home to Europe’s oldest Jewish community.The first Jews arrived in Ancient Rome as slaves from the conquest of Judea. Sephardic Jews arrived from Spain after the expulsion of […]
Rome Market Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on April 2, 2019
Rome’s food markets are more than just a great photo-op.You now can weave yourself into this essential part of daily life with our Rome market survival guide.Supermarkets are easy to find in Rome now, but as recently as 10 years ago that was not the case. People did their shopping at local neighborhood markets, mercato […]
