Category Archives: Browsing Rome

Wall of Gelato in Rome

We haven’t had the perfect weather for gelato in Rome but who needs perfect weather for gelato, right?  Obviously, not my sister and here’s what she has to share! This a visual blog of all the gelati I consumed on this trip. Sadly, not enough! Although I’m lactose intolerant, it was a bit too much ... Read More »

The Tale of Two Sisters & Fatamorgana Gelateria

My sister had to write about this and after reading it, I found it hilarious.   But I wasn’t a happy camper when it happened. I am determined to make it back there really soon. Enjoy the tale! Once upon a time, two sisters ventured out on a sort of sunny Tuesday morning to Via G. ... Read More »

Shopping in Rome – Gifts under €20

Another guest post from my sister who has been shopping in Rome! If you’re shopping in Rome, either for yourself or souvenir gifts besides magnets, here are some of the items that I have found for less than €20. Yes it’s still rather “touristy” like items and in my defense, I am a tourist in ... Read More »

My Favorite Lunch Place: L’Asino D’Oro

I brought my sister to L’Asino D’Oro and she absolutely loves this place. Here’s her take on it. It’s perfect for me! I no longer consume large portions so the portion-size here were perfect! Although I would agree they would probably be too small for some, it’s lunch and you don’t want to go back ... Read More »

My Favorite American Style Bakery: Sweety Rome

My Favorite American Style Bakery: Sweety Rome

Another guest post from my sister.  Make sure you are full or have quick access to sugary desserts before reading! I’ve had a lot of really tasty vegan desserts in Los Angeles from RFD and even Veggie Grill. So I was extremely surprised and estatic to have found, what I believe, is a vegan muffin ... Read More »

Carbonara at Da Danilo

Carbonara at Da Danilo

We finally had the carbonara at Da Danilo!  I have been patiently waiting for my sister to get to Rome to finally taste the well-written about Carbonara from Da Danilo which I included in the list of 10 places we would check out while she is here in town. So how did it fair?  Here ... Read More »

Lunch at Porto Corallo

Lunch at Porto Corallo

This post on Lunch at Porto Corallo is a guest post from my sister who is in town for a few weeks.  She will be writing most of the posts here while she is in Rome. —- Firstly, I never get the name right and more often than not, I call it Porto Corolla as ... Read More »

Japanese Restaurant in Rome: Sushisen

Japanese Restaurant in Rome: Sushisen

While we are still looking for some decent Chinese restaurants, there are several Japanese restaurants in Rome that live up to our expectations (thank goodness). However, the one that we often frequent is Sushisen, located near Piramide. Although it is situated in the basement, the inside has been done up nicely and has a nice ... Read More »

BR Briefs: Quick lunch near Spanish Steps

BR Briefs: Quick lunch near Spanish Steps

Most days I am on the run at lunch.  Some days, I am actually fortunate enough to sit down and have a few minutes to eat a sandwich. Considering my circumstances, I am always on the look out for quick and affordable spots for lunch.  Most of them are usually sandwich places but once in ... Read More »

10 Places To Go in Rome for Foodies

I came up with this list of 10 Places to Go in Rome as my sister will be in town in a few weeks and there are some cool places that I have discovered since her last visit. As she has been to Rome many times before, she knows that she is better off staying ... Read More »