With pizza, pasta and bread around every corner, you might think that eating gluten free in Rome is impossible—but you’d be wrong! Although traditional Italian cuisine is largely wheat-based, there are many naturally gluten-free ways to eat in Italy. For example, secondo dishes (main courses) usually consist of meat or fish cooked simply. But what […]
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Our Top 7 Tips on How to Eat like a Local in Rome
Posted on March 27, 2019
If you’re visiting the Eternal City anytime soon, there’s just one rule of thumb you have to live by: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. And that goes for dining out too! Don’t stick with the normal tourist fare—immerse yourself in all aspects of Rome’s culinary culture instead! From what to order (and […]
The 5 Food Markets in Rome No Trip Would be Complete Without
Posted on March 27, 2019
Sure… the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Pantheon should definitely be on your to-do list during your Roman holiday. But let’s get real for a second: no trip to Rome is complete without diving into its culinary culture. And essential to that culinary culture are Rome’s food markets. So buckle up and get ready to […]
Behind the Bite: Roman Offal
Posted on March 25, 2019
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Inside the anatomy chart that is a typical Roman menu. Roman food has a few essential characteristics. It’s simple. The main seasonings are black pepper, pecorino and mint. And every part of the animal can […]
A Seasonal Guide to Eating in Rome
Posted on March 14, 2019
Eating seasonal in Rome isn’t just about which vegetables are at the market (although there are plenty of those). It’s about festivals, holidays, and even days of the week. One of the great things about eating in Rome is, ironically, the limitations of the season. Certain dishes—cacio e pepe, braised oxtail—are evergreen, but many things you only […]
A Love Letter to Cucina Romana
Posted on March 12, 2019
I have a standard quip with those who come to visit me in Rome: When you’re hungry, there’s nothing quite like Roman food to satisfy that hunger. When you’re full, there’s nothing you’d less like to eat than Roman food. Cucina Romana isn’t for everyone. It’s full of bold, unusual flavors like sheep’s-milk pecorino and bitter […]
Our Favorite Rome Restaurants by Neighborhood: San Lorenzo
Posted on February 28, 2019
Where there are students, there are sure to be bars and restaurants. Welcome to San Lorenzo. Right now, if you asked any Roman about San Lorenzo, they’d probably say “la movida.” A word borrowed from Spanish, it means the young-person culture of bars, aperitivo and late-nights. San Lorenzo, located just behind Termini, is adjacent to […]
The Complete Guide to Craft Beer in Rome
Posted on February 28, 2019
The last ten years has seen a boom in the production and popularity of craft beer in Rome. A cold draft beer might not be the first thing you thing of when in Rome given that one thing Italy is world famous for is wine. Whether you are in search of a strong and hoppy […]
The 7 Best Wine Bars in Rome That You’ll Never Want to Leave
Posted on February 24, 2019
The best Roman nights are the simple ones: A few friends, something to eat, and a deep glass of vino at a wine bar First, we’ve got to clear up what “wine bar” actually means. In Rome, a “bar” is what in America or France we might call a “cafè,” with coffee, alcohol and basic […]
7 Essential Things to Do in Rome (and 3 Not to Do)
Posted on February 24, 2019
Rome has over 900 hundred churches, fifty monumental fountains, seven famous hills, and countless works of art. We haven’t even gotten to all the different kinds of pasta and wine and pizza and gelato to try yet. There is a famous saying about Rome that goes Rome, one lifetime is not enough (Roma, non basta […]
