As the season begins to turn from stifling summer to the cooler and windier autumn months, the temperatures drop; and ideas of dining out in sun-baked piazzas change towards cozy, intimate restaurants tucked away down quiet cobbled streets. However, the capricious Roman weather can mean that you have no idea what the weather will do […]
The beautiful Albani Hills, located just outside Rome, have been a destination of wealthy and important families, not to mention the permanent residence of many monasteries, for millennia. Here in the charming town of Ariccia, where the lip smacking delicious roasted pork known as porchetta became so famous, thanks to the sagra first held in […]
Rhinoceros, an amazing art space, opened on 13th October 2018 in the heart of classical Rome, between the Velabro, The Palatine Hill, and the Mouth of Truth. Rhinoceros Palace, itself, which is a total of 3,500 square meters, was designed and furnished by the French architect Jean Nouvel over eight years of work. The project was […]
There are a few things in life that can stir up emotion and conjure memories the way a scent can. With our sense of smell being so powerful, it is no wonder people spend more that $12 billion annually on perfumes worldwide. France ranks as the number one country in perfume exporting and […]
Think meatballs and the image likely comes to mind of a plate of spaghetti slathered in tomato sauce and three heaping meatballs. But did you know that in Italy, meatballs (known as polpette), are not consumed with pasta; but rather as a second dish after the pasta along with a side of vegetables? Italian Americans […]
All roads lead to Rome and among those of taste there is SPACE by Niko Romito, in Piazza Verdi. The chef is from Abruzzo, at the 3-star Michelin restaurant in Castel di Sangro (AQ), who has embarked on a new business venture this year to add to his curriculum. A few months ago, he opened […]
Rome must be one of the richest cities – culturally speaking – with its history of kings, emperors, politicians, statesmen, and popes. It is certainly one big living museum of art, architecture, and artifacts, with examples of ancient, classical, and baroque creations at every turn. As Ovid said, “There is no such thing as […]