Get Much More Than Gelato at Selina Ice Cream Company in Rome

At Selina Ice Cream Company, is not just about the traditional Roman gelato experience. Enter the world of irresistible creativity, pop and fun with sweet treats: cheesecakes, brownies, bubble waffles, cakes, ice cream cookies, ice cream bars, macarons, waffle pops, and more, just like a classic American bakery. There are different shapes, colours and sizes to choose from where kids and adults can indulge on … Continue reading Get Much More Than Gelato at Selina Ice Cream Company in Rome

The Summer Menu of Ristorante Alfredo alla Scrofa in Rome

It is easy to become distracted while entering Alfredo alla Scrofa for the first time. The black and white photos of Hollywood legends begin outside its doors, and fill the walls of its three classically appointed dining rooms. Framed photos of Joan Crawford, Marcello Mastrianni, and Marilyn Monroe turn the eye and imagination to the glamour that was midcentury Rome. At the table one inevitably … Continue reading The Summer Menu of Ristorante Alfredo alla Scrofa in Rome

Off Club: Cosmopolitan Asian Gourmet and Cocktail Supper Club in Rome

Located at the edge of Rome, Off Club opens its doors at Casal Bertone to a spacious 400-square meter space spread out on three levels of full immersion of Asian gourmet and optimum cocktails. An eclectic atmosphere with a decisively contemporary  and minimalist line, the supper club was conceptualized by Matteo Di Persio and Francesco Curcio then realized by the renowned Sicilian architect Antonino Cardillo. … Continue reading Off Club: Cosmopolitan Asian Gourmet and Cocktail Supper Club in Rome

Osteria di Birra del Borgo on the Beach at La Scialuppa da Salvatore in Fregene

June 21st marked the first of a series of summer nights of Osteria di Birra del Borgo on the Beach at La Scialuppa da Salvatore Restaurant in Fregene. Starting at 18:30, aperitif is served at the kiosk fronting the water where blankets are spread out on the sand for a laid-back cocktail experience as the sun suffuses the sky and sea with orange tones. It’s … Continue reading Osteria di Birra del Borgo on the Beach at La Scialuppa da Salvatore in Fregene

Torres Viña Esmeralda Summer Party at Madeiterraneo in Rome, Italy

24 June 2019, while the sun bathed the Roman sky with beautiful hues of orange, the Rooftop Terrace of Madeiterraneo Restaurant on the 7th floor of La Rinascente hosted a party tinged with green. Viña Esmeralda Summer Party, organized by Boldrini Import Export and Familia Torres presented Torres Viña Esmeralda Summer Edition 2014, an aromatic blend of Muscat of Alexandria and Gewurztraminer. It’s a wine … Continue reading Torres Viña Esmeralda Summer Party at Madeiterraneo in Rome, Italy

Aqualunae Bistrot: It All Started With the Fountain of Caryatids in Rome

Everything revolves around a fountain in Rome for Emanuele Paoloni, a young chef who lives in the capital’s Prati district. The Fountain of Caryatids, built in 1928 by Attilo Serva, stands in the middle of Piazza dei Quiriti. It is here where Emanuele grew up as a boy, and met his wife Alessandra with the fountain as the backdrop to his personal and professional story. … Continue reading Aqualunae Bistrot: It All Started With the Fountain of Caryatids in Rome

Rediscovering Authentic Roman Cuisine at Trattoria Verbano in Rome, Italy

Trattoria Verbano welcomes its patrons in the residential Trieste neighborhood in Rome with its convivial atmosphere reminiscent of old trattorias wedged into the modern bistrot style. The restaurant’s layout is spread out on two small levels at the corner of Piazza Verbano and Via Topino with a kitchen visible to the diners on the ground floor. It has a youthful ambience created by its three … Continue reading Rediscovering Authentic Roman Cuisine at Trattoria Verbano in Rome, Italy

Le Méridien Visconti Hotel of Rome Opens For Summer Dining

Rome is finally in full splendor with the Mediterranean summer days ahead. The month of May may have been atypically cold, wet and gray but as the first of June stepped in, the sun finally came out with the blue skies and warm temperature. Le Méridien Visconti Hotel proposes summer dining on its ground floor courtyard and indoor lounge, the Longitude 12 Bar & Bistrot … Continue reading Le Méridien Visconti Hotel of Rome Opens For Summer Dining

Good Health and Wellbeing Counts at YogAyur Bistrot in Rome

YogAyur, a yoga center founded by yoga and meditation instructor Federico Insabato has enlarged its scope by offering a kitchen that fully completes its philosophy of harmonizing the body, mind and heart under one roof. The newly-opened YogAyur Bistrot proffers a distinctly healthy side of gastronomy offering a cuisine that specializes in vegetarian and variants of vegan and raw food philosophies. Behind the force is … Continue reading Good Health and Wellbeing Counts at YogAyur Bistrot in Rome

The Genuine Nipponic Cuisine of Shiroya Restaurant in Rome, Italy

Something was clear in the mind of young entrepreneur Sabrina Bai when she opened Shiroya Restaurant. After extensive travels and work in Japan, she wanted to share her passion and lead the Romans to a gastronomic voyage through the Land of the Rising Sun, taking as much authenticity as she can. The soul of a country is breathed in the kitchen where history and beauty … Continue reading The Genuine Nipponic Cuisine of Shiroya Restaurant in Rome, Italy

Il Capriccio di Carla Gelateria in Rome Turns 10 Years Old!

It was on the 9th of May in the year 2009 when Carla D’Ambrosio opened her artisan gelateria in the zone of Pigneto in Rome. From being an employee at the postal office, she left her work as she chose to follow her lifetime passion of making gelato. It was decided on a whim, perhaps also a selfish act, but it was for a good … Continue reading Il Capriccio di Carla Gelateria in Rome Turns 10 Years Old!

Diamoci un Taglio: A Wine Tasting in Rome of Italian Monovarietal Wines

On 7 May 2019, the presentation to the press and preview of the event Diamoci un Taglio, Beviamoli in Purezza (Let’s Cut It. Let’s Drink it in Purity) took place in the newly-opened wine bar Matière Bar-à-Vìn. A preview of the wines that will be present in the event were provided by Raffaele Troisi of Azienda Vadiaperti – Traerte from the Campania Region and Lucia … Continue reading Diamoci un Taglio: A Wine Tasting in Rome of Italian Monovarietal Wines

Magazzino Scipioni: A Tasting Journey of Fine Synergy of Wine and Kitchen

There are a number of good reasons why Magazzino Scipioni is the right place for a gustatory quest in Rome. The location is just a stone’s throw away from the Vatican Museum, wine racks are filled with more than a hundred interesting  labels from France and Italy (and perhaps a few from other wine producing countries), and a kitchen that promises your palate a delicious … Continue reading Magazzino Scipioni: A Tasting Journey of Fine Synergy of Wine and Kitchen

Trippa Osteria: A Roman Restaurant That Specializes in Tripe

Throughout my childhood I didn’t eat tripe. That’s something that you wouldn’t expect to hear from the owner of a restaurant that specializes in tripe. It’s an antithetical stance considering that Alessandra Ruggeri has chosen this iconic ingredient as a base for the traditional dishes at her restaurant Trippa Osteria. But things make sudden reversals as time and experiences change the taste buds and point … Continue reading Trippa Osteria: A Roman Restaurant That Specializes in Tripe

Eating Without Sin at Gola Restaurant in Rome, Italy

At Gola, eating is not just for nurturing your hunger, it also connotes eating to enjoy it without sin. Born from the idea of 28-year old restaurateur Simone Segneri, who comes from a family involved in the food sector, Gola Restaurant has recently reformatted its appearance, philosophy and menu. The scheme of restyling starts with the overturning of the meaning of Gola which is no … Continue reading Eating Without Sin at Gola Restaurant in Rome, Italy