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 […]
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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 […]
6 Tips & Tricks You Need to Beat the Lines in Rome
Posted on April 7, 2019
Rome is one of the most-visited cities in the world. 4.2 million people come every year—4 million of them just to the Colosseum! During the summer, the wait to get inside the most popular sites can last hours. Oh, and don’t forget—there’s no shade. But don’t stress. We’ve got this. Follow our advice with these six […]
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 […]
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 […]
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How to Navigate an Italian Wine List: 5 Essential Tips
Posted on April 2, 2019
From understanding wine culture in Italy to a little cheat sheet with some of our favorite Italian wineries by region, here’s everything you need to know when faced with an Italian wine list! We’ve all been there… you go to a restaurant, you’re handed the wine list, and you have absolutely no clue on which […]
The Best Cannoli in Rome: Your Go-To Guide for When You Can’t Make it to Sicily
Posted on April 2, 2019
Italians think Sicilian cannoli taste of the sun, and we don’t disagree. But we’ve come up with our list of the best cannoli in Rome, and we have to say they might be just as good as the ones you find in Sicily. Cannoli are the most famous Italian pastries outside of Italy, partly due […]
Hidden Rome: Dining in Centri Sociali
Posted on April 1, 2019
If you’re looking for cheap, local food, served with a side of politics, you’ve got to go to a Roman centro sociale Centri sociali are one of the great, hidden protagonists in Roman cultural life. There are Centri sociali all over Italy, but we’re going to focus on the Roman ones in this blog. Dining in […]
The Survival Guide to Pasta Shapes in Italy: How to Order like You Know What You’re Doing
Posted on April 1, 2019
If you think all pasta is the same, you’ve got it completely wrong! From different shapes to varied widths and lengths, there’s a whole world to discover! The most important thing to understand when it comes to pasta is that each shape is best paired with a certain type of sauce due to its form […]
How to be a Good Tourist: Rome Edition
Posted on April 1, 2019
Call us biased, but we think Rome is one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world.We must not be alone: with some 10 million visitors a year, Rome is the single most popular destination for tourists to Italy and the third most-visited destination in Europe. But that tourism has come with downsides. […]
