The art of eating and living well in Rome
Often at a restaurant you know what to expect. You know more or less how the pasta will taste and you can predict that the steak will be served in the same traditional manner it’s always served. Sometimes I’ve mentally deliberated and selected from the menu before I’ve even stepped out the house. At Prisco […]
Italy has always been known for its magnificent, unrivalled landscape. However, in the last few years something rather interesting has caught our attention that has absolutely nothing to do with nature’s beauty. Yes, we are talking about beer shops. Beer shops do not hold the best of histories. As early as 1830 an […]
Nestled in the hip zone of Prati, a bustling neighborhood full of Italian professionals and local residents, and not far from the Vatican walls, is a lovely little unassuming restaurant named 3 Quarti. Meaning three quarters, the name is obviously being modest because there is nothing incomplete about this little eatery. Seventh generation Roman, owner, […]
My wife and I affectionately refer to this little foodie gem in Trastevere as “the sandwich shop.” But alas, it is so much more. Located in an unassuming, but modern little corner space in Piazza Trilussa, Eat Street Food, is an homage to the concept of street food, combined with the elegance and simplicity of […]
Few locations in Rome can boast a history as prestigious as that of the Hotel d’Inghilterra. It is beloved for its magnificent location (surrounded by luxurious shopping), its compelling history, and its unique but traditional manner. One of the hotel’s most famous residents was the English Romantic poet John Keats who spent time in the […]
The definition of elegance, sophistication and luxury, could easily define the Hotel Russie, located about 100 meters from Piazza di Popolo, in Rome’s bustling and energetic center. In close proximity to various attractions such as the Spanish Steps, Borghese Gardens, and the likes thereof, the location of this hotel is perfect. Add to this […]
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