“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…
An unexpected food discovery occurred on my trip to Vienna. My first foray into the wonderful world of Georgian cuisine! You might be wondering why someone would travel to Vienna to try Georgian cuisine. Work meetings during the week ran late, but on Friday we wrapped up in time for a nice meal before everyone…
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…
Swapping European winter weather for sunny Sri Lankan days was the best decision ever. The historic Galle Face Hotel is the prime location in Colombo to enjoy tropical breezes and Indian Ocean views in January. Built in 1864, the heritage hotel just oozes colonial charm. Bagpipes don’t usually come to mind when one thinks of…
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…
To celebrate International Chocolate Day [quite possibly the best international day of all time 😉 ] , I thought it would be fitting to put together a guide for the ultimate chocolate lover’s city — Brussels. [easy-image-collage id=6416] History of Belgian Chocolate From Godiva to Neuhaus and truffles to praline, Belgium is world-renowned for its…
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…
Before arriving in Rome, I was super excited to learn that I would live in the Monti neighborhood (hidden away between two busy main streets: Via Nazionale and Via Cavour). While its not as well known as the Piazza Navona or Campo de Fiori areas or as trendy as Trastevere, Monti is featured frequently…