A Crash Course in Italian Cheeses
In Italy, cheese isn’t just something you eat. It represents where you are from and the history of your region. As you might have guessed, this means there are a lot of different cheeses in Italy....
View ArticleWhere to Find the Best Quality Gourmet Italian Food Products in Rome
One rule of coming to Rome: Bring an extra suitcase, because you’ll be coming back with lots of stuff. Rome is a food shopping paradise for both locals and visitors. At public markets like San...
View ArticleHow Italians Do Christmas: The Foods You’ll Find on Every Table
Christmas week in Italy means one thing: feasting. Like any other country, Italy has its own Christmas traditions. Italian Christmas foods are predictably distinguished by their variety and richness,...
View ArticleSupplì vs Arancini: An Italian-Fried Movie
Suppli and arancini: two words that are popping up on menus everywhere. But what’s the difference between them? Italians love fried food. In Neapolitan pizzerias, there’s the frittatina di pasta...
View Article5 Rules for Solo Travelers in Rome for an Unforgettable Trip
In Italy, we say meglio solo che male accompagnato—“better to be alone than in bad company.” And while we’re sure your friends are nice, solo travel in Rome is something you shouldn’t shy away from. A...
View ArticleA Primer on Tap Water in Rome
We’re not kidding—water is a cultural object in Rome, and there’s a whole etiquette on how to drink it. When one drives into Rome from the surrounding countryside, one is greeted by a series of...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Spots for Cacio e Pepe in Rome You Need to Try ASAP
This blog post was originally posted on February 2, 2019 and was updated on September 8, 2020. Cacio e pepe is the classic flavor of Rome, and one of its best and most beloved dishes. Cacio is Roman...
View Article7 Unknown Restaurants Where the Locals Eat in Rome
This blog post was originally posted on March 4, 2019 and was updated on September 23, 2020. As famous as its sights and museums are, Rome is a city of millions of ordinary people, most of whom have a...
View ArticleOur Favorite Rome Restaurants by Neighborhood: Where to Eat in Trastevere
This blog post was originally posted on February 6, 2019 and was updated on October 28, 2020. Trastevere is Rome’s most charming neighborhood, and that’s saying a lot. A bit overrun with tourists and...
View ArticleBehind the Bite: Roman Pasta
This blog post was originally posted on March 18, 2019 and was updated on January 26, 2021. This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking...
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