Stepping into this bakery in Rome was heaven and hell all at the same time. Heaven because I loved the selection they had and hell because I can’t have at least one of everything. I didn’t stumble on this charming bakery which specializes in Sicilian desserts by chance. It was thanks to Revealed Rome who ... Read More »
Category Archives: Places to Eat
Restaurant in Rome: The Perfect Bun
January 2, 2012
If you are wondering if The Perfect Bun is a restaurant in Rome or a bakery, I can’t blame you. There is the Perfect Bun Bakery and then there is the Perfect Bun restaurant. They are under the same ownership and are just a few minutes walk from one another. While I have had tasted ... Read More »
Alternative to a Restaurant in Rome: Beppe e i Suoi Formaggi
November 29, 2011
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro
October 4, 2011
Autumn maybe around the corner but it’s still warm enough to get a gelato in Rome. For those who love gelato, myself included, seasons are not even a factor. There’s never a wrong season for gelato in Rome! Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro As a “plain Jane”, I often lean towards classic flavors ... Read More »
Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll with Context Travel
September 21, 2011
I was excited when I was invited as a guest by Context Travel to join their Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll tour. Even though I have lived here in Rome for more than 5 years, there is always something to learn about Italian food. As many of you know, even as a guest of ... Read More »