There are some Italian meats that need almost no introduction (lookin’ at you, prosciutto), but there’s so much more variety available for an antipasto plate in Italy and elsewhere—and not even prosciutto has a backstory that includes both Sofia Loren and a catchy 1970s US television jingle. That colorful tale belongs only to mortadella, the […]
In Rome, we take our food very seriously. There’s only one way we like our pasta—al dente—and don’t waste our time with overcooked fish or meat. Rome is packed with restaurants around every corner. But the more restaurants we try, the more we fall in love with our all-time favorites. If you want to get […]
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 […]
