“You may have the universe, if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi As 2017 comes to a close, I am excited to share one of my top foodie experiences in Rome so far: Eating Europe’s Historic Rome Food Tour. The fact that I only have six months left in Rome is very much on…
Hands down, May is my favorite month in Rome. Perhaps it’s because I get two long weekends off between Italian and American holidays 😉 ! There is much to do to take advantage of the long, warm days and balmy evenings. It’s the perfect time to admire the stunning blooms at the Rose Garden at Circo…
Its beginning to feel like winter in Rome. The temperatures are finally dipping, but Christmas decorations are not up yet to add cheer to the atmosphere. My friend Jenny suggested that we head out to the Tin House. It was the perfect evening for some spicy pan-Asian food at Tin House Japanese Chinese Restaurant. [easy-image-collage…
One of my favorite restaurants in Rome is ironically a Lebanese place. Despite my obsession with Spaghetti alle Vongole (and other seafood pasta), I need some culinary diversity in my life. Which is why I love Mandaloun Lebanese Restaurant in Rome. I had the best Lebanese food when I studied in Beirut and Paris years…
I didn’t understand all the hype about the Roman staple pasta dish – Cacio e Pepe – until I tried it at Roma Sparita. There is no shortage of articles and reviews written on the virtues of cacio e pepe. Since the main ingredients are Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, I assumed it would…
A co-worker invited me to tag along for an Easter dinner she organized for friends visiting from California at Pierluigi’s in Piazza Ricci. Opened in 1938 as an osteria, it has become a seafood institution frequented by visiting dignitaries and celebrities alike. Pierluigi is located in the Centro Storico (historic center) and a stone’s…
After a some time in Rome, your palette quickly begins to distinguish between the good and the run of the mill restaurants. I didn’t think it was possible, but you can have some truly uninspiring Italian meals in the capital – especially in August when many local businesses shutter up and head to the beaches.…
On the first Sunday in March, my friends and I decided to take advantage of the Italian government’s Domenica al museo (or free first Sunday at the museums). The official list of participating museums is available here. It is only available in Italian, but this National Geographic guide is also useful. The lines tend to be…