BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
Although I would love to have the luxury of sitting down in a restaurant in Rome to enjoy a nice lunch during the weekdays, more often than not, I find myself rushing from one place to another at lunch time. Usually, I am eating a home-packed sandwich while taking public transport to my destination and ... Read More »
Category Archives: Browsing Rome
Attraction in Rome: Teatro Marcello (Theatre of Marcellus)
November 24, 2011
This is one attraction in Rome that visitors often walk by as the make their way to La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth), stare at it in awe and continue walking on. Few know that you can also walk through the incredible ruins of the Teatro di Marcello which will take you back ... Read More »
La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth)
November 14, 2011
La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth) may not be grandiose like the Colosseum or the Pantheon but don’t be surprised to still see a line here. My fascination with La Bocca della Verita is thanks to the film “Only You” which had beautiful scenes of Italy and created a desire for me to ... Read More »
Wine Tasting in Rome with Vino Roma
November 11, 2011
You would never believe it but I did my first wine tasting in Rome. To be precise, I did my first wine tasting event ever. When I met Hande, owner of Vino Roma, I confessed and told her I don’t drink in general. Wines have never appealed to me and at the many dinners we ... Read More »
Bakery in Rome: The Perfect Bun
November 4, 2011
This bakery in Rome doesn’t sell the typical Italian goodies but caters to those who want a change or miss cupcakes, carrot cake and red velvet cake like I did this morning. I was making my way to visit Norceria Viola in Campo dei Fiori, thanks to the post written by Elizabeth Minchilli, but got ... Read More »
BR Briefs – Lunch at L’Asino d’Oro
October 28, 2011
After many failed attempts this summer, I finally had lunch at L’Asino d’Oro. It took two months to finally get a taste of L’Asino d’Oro as there were closed in the month of August and this afternoon, as I was meeting a friend for lunch and we were in that neighborhood, I suggested L’Asino d’Oro. ... Read More »
Bakery in the Jewish Ghetto: Pizza Ebraica
October 25, 2011
As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I was going to stop by again at the kosher bakery in the Jewish Ghetto to try their pizza ebraica. If you are expecting something savory, it’s really deceptive because it’s nothing like pizza. While the baked goods tend to look burnt and unappealing in this kosher ... Read More »
BR Briefs – Addicted to Amaretti
October 12, 2011
Since my first visit to the kosher bakery in the Ghetto on the tour with Context Travel, I have made an effort to drop by every week for the amaretti. They are delicious with a slight crunch as you bite into it but then realize it’s actually soft, chewy and a serious dose of almonds. ... Read More »
Things to do in Rome, Italy: Eating Italy Food Tours
October 10, 2011
There are many things to do in Rome, Italy that you are often spoilt for choice. It’s always a difficult decision as to what to see and do when time is limited. First-time visitors to Rome often schedule a pack day of sightseeing and it’s only natural to do so as you want to make the ... Read More »
More Gelato in Rome: New Favorite Gelateria
October 5, 2011
There’s more gelato in Rome than you can even imagine. However, not all gelato are made equal. Thanks to Katie Parla, who had a gelato aperitivo event at Il Gelato, I discovered this gelateria. I wasn’t able to attend the event and had every intention to visit this gelateria the first opportunity I had. As ... Read More »