Vegjoy: a little paradise for veggie lovers in Rome
Vegetables are one of my greatest passions. Obviously, vegan spots are where this food category is celebrated at its very best. One of my favorite vegan places in Rome is Vegjoy. A cozy bistro dedicated to plant based food just 700 meters from San Giovanni Basilica, making it a perfect stop during a sightseeing day. […]
Pascucci al Porticciolo: a winter walk along the Tyrrhenian
When it comes to Italy’s most beloved seafood chefs, Gianfranco Pascucci is always one of the first names that comes to mind. And it’s no coincidence. When was the last time you went for a winter walk by the sea? Perhaps somewhere in central Italy? What sensations stayed with you? The smell of the sea. […]
Polpette stew: who Said Meatballs Need Tomato Sauce?
Comforting Meatballs in a Cozy Winter Stew In the general imagination, meatballs are inevitably and almost obligatorily served with tomato sauce. But is that really the case in the everyday life of Italian families?In reality, while meatballs in tomato sauce are extremely popular, especially with children, meatballs in Italy are cooked in many different ways, […]
Palermo, an Intro
PAlermo, An Intro All HArbour, turned inward All harbour. If Venice has for millennia looked outward, Palermo has definitely a more introspective attitude. Palermo has always felt like the centre of the world, or at least of what was once the known world: the Mediterranean. “I am here,” Palermo seemed to say, “sooner or later […]
Venice, an intro
Venice, an Intro A City Born from the Sea I feel at home in harbour cities. I was born in a city whose name literally means “all port.” So, it’s no surprise that the moment I stepped off the train at Venice ’s Santa Lucia station, the scent of salty seaweed filled my nose and […]
La Selvotta: A Laid-Back Lunch al Fresco, Just Outside Rome
Sometimes, when you live in Rome, all you want is a simple Sunday lunch in a peaceful spot – not too fancy, just relaxing. When that’s the mood, La Selvotta is a great pick. A shady place under the trees to escape the chaos and heat of the city. Basically, what locals call a gita […]
Flavio al Velavevodetto: A Must-Try Roman Culinary Experience
If you find yourself in Rome, strolling contemplatively through the Protestant Cemetery or visiting an exhibition at the former Centrale Montemartini, you’ll eventually need to rest your feet and satisfy your hunger. In the historic and vibrant Testaccio district, it’s almost mandatory to indulge in a meal that honors Roman culinary tradition. Testaccio, historically developed […]
Salt, Wind, and Time: A Day at Trapani Salt Pans
Salt, Wind, and Time: A Day at the Trapani Salt Pans There’s a surreal place on Sicily’s western coast where marble-white salt mounds reflect in endless shallow pools, flamingos stroll past windmills, and centuries of history crystallize under the sun. They are the salt pans of Trapani. Spanning more than a thousand hectares, these briny […]
