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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Ukiyo Cocktail Tasting at the Japanese Room of Drink Kong in Rome

Ukiyo, a Japanese term described as “The Floating World”, means the importance of living the moment detached from the rigors of everyday life. In a parallel manner, the wisdom of Ichi-Go, Ichi-E goes on the same stride as Ukiyo. When a group of people get together, that particular gathering cannot be replicated ever again, and for that reason, each moment is always once-in-a-lifetime. Ichi-Go, Ichi-E … Continue reading Ukiyo Cocktail Tasting at the Japanese Room of Drink Kong in Rome

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Supplì at Supplizio, A Chef’s Depiction of Street Food in Rome

Supplì is an Italian cylindrical-shaped finger food that’s made of compact risotto with tomato sauce (but can also be without) and cheese, usually mozzarella. It is dipped in egg, coated with breadcrumbs then deep-fried. It is typical of the Roman cuisine and it has similarities with the Sicilian arancini and croquettes. When broken in two, and the melted mozzarella is stretched to a string which … Continue reading Supplì at Supplizio, A Chef’s Depiction of Street Food in Rome

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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Il Margutta of Rome, 40 Years of Experience in Vegetarian Culture

It was in the year 1979 when Claudio Vannini conceptualized Il Margutta in Rome. Starting from a small restaurant specializing in macrobiotics, a diet that balances the yin and yang elements of food based on the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, it quickly evolved into the vegetarian culture. Being centrally located in the good part of the capital and having a very interesting concept of cooking, … Continue reading Il Margutta of Rome, 40 Years of Experience in Vegetarian Culture

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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Surprising Gourmet Kitchen at La Fornarina Restaurant in Tivoli, Italy

You can easily understand chefs when their passion overwhelms them. They have an infectious enthusiasm that they transmit through their impeccable dishes. Perfect little details, rich combinations of colors, exploration on novel integration of flavors, playing with consistencies. The kitchen of La Fornarina has the unexpected side that Chef Simone Mancini reveals with his stimulating creations. Putting his respect on the seasonality of the ingredients, … Continue reading Surprising Gourmet Kitchen at La Fornarina Restaurant in Tivoli, Italy

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Central Italy, Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Reviving Garum at An Ancient Roman Themed Eight-Hands Dinner

Archeo Gourmet is an ancient Roman themed dinner that took place on the 20th of March, 2019 in Monte Due Torri Gourmet with the joint efforts of three chefs and a researcher specializing in different fields. Josè Amici, Chef Patron of Monte Due Torri Gourmet, the host restaurant, along with Chef Fabrizia Ventura, chef designer of Cook Design Italy, Pastry Chef Antonio Scarfone of L’Officina … Continue reading Reviving Garum at An Ancient Roman Themed Eight-Hands Dinner

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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Sala della Comitissa in Civita Castellana: Destination Restaurant Outside Rome

There are countless reasons why Sala della Comitissa Ristorante should be your next destination for that kind of dining experience that you only aspire to have. It’s located in a historical building from the 16th century with a network of rooms, a big underground wine cellar where hundreds of wine bottles are waiting to be tasted, a garden courtyard, an indoor fountain, an outstanding chef, … Continue reading Sala della Comitissa in Civita Castellana: Destination Restaurant Outside Rome

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Vizi Capitali Ristorante Takes the Pure Flavors of the Sea to Rome, Italy

If you can’t make it to the seaside for a great seafood meal, then there’s another way to relish those delicious Italian fish dishes like they just came from the sea. Trastevere might be an unlikely place to savor the sea being in the midst of alleys, shops, tourists and restaurants but in one quiet corner of the area, for the past decade, there is … Continue reading Vizi Capitali Ristorante Takes the Pure Flavors of the Sea to Rome, Italy

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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Savoring the Historical Tuscan Dishes at Ristorante Baghino in Prato, Italy

Ristorante Baghino is one of Prato’s historical restaurants that showcases the excellent culinary tradition of Prato. It was opened almost 150 years ago by the Pacetti family and it is currently managed by sisters Silvia and Guia, daughters of Franco Pacetti. Located at the heart of Prato center, the spacious restaurant maintains a charming old rustic Tuscan atmosphere with vaulted ceilings and vintage furnishings.  It … Continue reading Savoring the Historical Tuscan Dishes at Ristorante Baghino in Prato, Italy

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

La Locanda del Profeta in Naples: Tasting the Stories of Simone Profeta

Naples may be about pizza but it’s also about unforgettable dishes of antipasto, pasta and main courses. Being along the coast, it’s also about the Mediterranean diet, an abundance of fish, vegetables, fruits, as well as meat. Without a doubt, the city has one of the best cuisines in Italy. Ask any Neapolitan about it and they would proudly tell you about what, how and … Continue reading La Locanda del Profeta in Naples: Tasting the Stories of Simone Profeta

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Barbieri 23 in Rome, Italy: A Chef’s Approach to the Excellence of Ingredients

Barbieri 23 is a kind of place that beckons passersby to get off the cobblestone alley when they pass it. In contrast with ancient road, going through the door unveils a minimalist modern design of handcrafted stone tables and leather chairs, clay walls done predominantly in neutral carbon shade. Old wooden beams on the ceiling give it a whisper of antiquity. With the subdued setting, … Continue reading Barbieri 23 in Rome, Italy: A Chef’s Approach to the Excellence of Ingredients

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Adelaide Restaurant at Hotel Vilòn in Rome, Italy: What Luxury Means

Walking inside a discrete door of Hotel Vilòn along a quiet cobblestone alley in the heart of Rome, a different kind of luxury greets you. Hotel Vilòn is a charming 5-star luxury hotel which is a member of the Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Director Giorgia Tozzi makes sure that the emotion in staying at the hotel is totally enthralling, where guests feel good … Continue reading Adelaide Restaurant at Hotel Vilòn in Rome, Italy: What Luxury Means

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Unique Al Palatino Garden Restaurant of Kolbe Hotel in Rome, Italy

Old Roman structures can give unexpected labyrinths of rooms and gardens in their internal spaces. Kolbe Hotel is among one of them. As you walk through its front door and cross the lobby, another door opens to a peaceful oasis. A garden with centuries-old olive trees, citrus trees and a manicured lawn that surround Unique Al Palatino Garden Restaurant greets its guests. In the bustling … Continue reading Unique Al Palatino Garden Restaurant of Kolbe Hotel in Rome, Italy

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Behind the Bright Red Door of Ristorante 1978 in Rome, Italy

There’s a bright red door at Via Zara, 27 that opens to an enchanting room. With just 7 small tables that seat 20 guests at a time, an enogastronomic journey at Ristorante 1978 is one that can’t easily be forgotten.Ring the doorbell and Restaurant Manager Gabriella Forte opens the door welcoming guests inside an elegantly-furnished room. Green and ecru velvet chairs, brick walls, dark wooden … Continue reading Behind the Bright Red Door of Ristorante 1978 in Rome, Italy

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National Fettuccine Alfredo Day 2019 at Alfredo alla Scrofa

With just three ingredients, freshly-made fettuccine, butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, and with swift movements of amalgamating them, the first Fettuccine Alfredo was made in 1914. Six years later, in 1920, newly-married Hollywood stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford dining at Ristorante Alfredo alla Scrofa were served the Fettuccine Alfredo. The combination of soft ribbonlike pasta made with fresh eggs, good quality butter and Parmigiano Reggiano … Continue reading National Fettuccine Alfredo Day 2019 at Alfredo alla Scrofa

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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Local Cuisine at its Best: Ristorante Sora Maria & Arcangelo in Olevano Romano, Italy

At Ristorante Sora Maria e Arcangelo, the story of the kitchen evolves from the time it was opened in 1950 by Maria and her husband Arcangelo to their son Primo’s turn and now at present, with their grandson, Giovanni Milana who took control of the kitchen at the age of 22. The restaurant has a success story of being frequented and loved by its patrons … Continue reading Local Cuisine at its Best: Ristorante Sora Maria & Arcangelo in Olevano Romano, Italy

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