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A Guide to Birthday Dinner in Florence
It’s birthday time in Florence, and you need somewhere to celebrate. Fear not; the Renaissance city is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a meal for a special occasion. Since I’ve lived in Italy, I’ve got to spend two of my birthdays in Florence, and I’m already planning...
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A Food Lover’s Guide to Vegan Food in Rome
Rome truly is an international city that embraces many different types of cuisine, including some of the top vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Europe. This is thanks in part to the bounty of Italian agriculture that surrounds the city and the way Roman cuisine focuses on cooking with the freshest...
Exploring Rooftop Bars Across Rome
It’s a Saturday night in Rome, and you’re in the mood for an Aperol Spritz or two; we’ve all been there before. Sure, you can head down to one of the corner bars in the Piazza Navona, but there’s nothing quite like having a drink at one of the rooftop...
Before moving to Rome, I had yet to learn how extraordinary the seafood restaurants here were. Like many, I’d assumed I’d spend my days digging into spaghetti carbonara and supplì. While I certainly did, I also found myself feasting on delicious oceanic fare for many of my evening meals. Romans...
A Culinary Guide to Cannoli in Rome
Ah, cannoli. These tube-shaped confections might just be Italy’s most iconic dessert after gelato. Though they’re a source of pride for locals in their birthplace of Sicily, many Romans would argue that the natives of the Eternal City can whip up cannoli as well as any Sicilian. I didn’t know...
An Essential Guide to Aperitivo in Rome
The much-loved Italian custom of enjoying an aperitivo is a practice that I wish existed across the globe! It’s a tradition that’s been an integral part of Roman culture since the days of Ancient Rome, and so there’s no better place to revel in this evening ritual than in Italy’s...
Where to Find Carbonara in Rome
Carbonara is one of those essential Italian dishes that need to be included in any Rome food tour. It’s made by lightly tossing spaghetti in a sauce of fresh egg, cured pork cheek (Guanciale), black pepper, and pecorino cheese. The warmth of the pasta then cooks the egg and lightly...
An Essential Guide to Gelato in Rome
At first glance, you might think gelato is just Italian ice cream, yet its artisanal heritage provides a smooth creaminess and richness that makes it a must-try treat on any day of eating through Rome. It also has less fat in it than traditional American ice cream, which makes a...
A Local’s Guide to Street Food in Rome
Time and time again, I’m taken aback by how little-known Rome’s street food scene is. Yes, the Eternal City’s assortment of top-class restaurants is nothing short of extraordinary, but sometimes, good old-fashioned streetside snacks can be just as tantalizing. That’s not to say that a sit-down meal in a cozy...