Tag Archives: Rome

7-course Pasta Dinner in Rome

This was one-of-a-kind pasta dinner! We have had our share of wedding dinners and holiday feasts but never have we ever had a 7-course pasta “only” dinner. We found out about this unreal pasta dinner, thanks to Katie Parla who shared that Casa dei Tajarin was hosting a tasting in Rome. Leggera. Light. This is how ... Read More »

La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth)

La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth)

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

Wine Tasting in Rome with Vino Roma

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 »

Rome still tops for foreign tourists

The survey says…. Rome!  It’s not a surprise as I often see the Colosseum packed with tourists regardless of the season.  Also with so many attractions in one city, there’s no reason not to visit Rome. Guess which city came in second? [Read more…] Read More »

Bakery in Rome: The Perfect Bun

Bakery in Rome: The Perfect Bun

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

BR Briefs – Lunch at L’Asino d’Oro

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

Bakery in the Jewish Ghetto: Pizza Ebraica

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 »

Challenges of Living in Rome

Challenges of Living in Rome

Living in Rome definitely has its challenges and especially so this week!  First the Occupy Rome protest which turned violent last Saturday and today, the rain that brought the city to a halt. Protests, Strikes and More Rome has more than its share of protests and strikes but rarely are there riots or weather conditions ... Read More »

Saturday at Lake Bracciano

Saturday at Lake Bracciano

After much discussion about buying a catamaran, we finally went to Lake Bracciano last Saturday with a friend to check out two catamarans which were for sale . As the weather had turned from summer to autumn overnight, I was not keen at all about getting into “icy” water but going to Bracciano itself was ... Read More »