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“Best of” 2020 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

Best of 2020 – Meals, Savories, Sweets To suggest that 2020 was “unprecedented” seems pointless, especially after every newscast, commercial or meme has already done so. What started with a stunning trip to Rome and Naples almost immediately saw trips … Continue reading

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Retrobottega, Rome IT

Retrobottega 2016 La Staffa ‘Mai Sentito’ Pet’Nat Grissini Cracker, Crema Artichoke, Marigold Mussels, Broccoli, Onions Cabbage in “Galantina”, Truffle, Mustard Cardoon, Lard, Castelmagno Cheese Sweetbreads, Licorice, Cauliflower Risotto, Sea Urchin, Truffle Tortellini, Quince, Ventricina Sausage Gnocchi, Pumpkin, Caciocavallo Cheese, Chestnut … Continue reading

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SantoPalato, Rome IT

SantoPalato 2015 Pranzegg Vino Bianco Caroline Trippa alla Romana – Tripe, Tomato Sauce, Celery, Carrots, Onions, Pecorino, Mint Polpetta di Coda alla Vaccinara – Breaded and Fried Oxtail Meatball, Peanut Sauce, Wild Celery, Cocoa Powder Arrosto di Manzo – Roast … Continue reading

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Biscottificio Innocenti, Rome IT

Biscottificio Innocenti Biscotti Founded in 1920, and family owned entering generation number four, Biscottificio Innocenti occupies a quiet stretch of Via del Luce in Trastevere, an area now best known for its nightlife but one that certainly does not appear … Continue reading

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Pasticceria De Bellis, Rome IT

Pasticceria De Bellis Ricotta Apple Cake with Hazelnuts Chocolate-lined Cannoli Bronte Cake with Pistachio Cream and Raspberry Not far from Campo de’ Fiori, Pasticceria De Bellis looks a little bit French upon entry, and between time studying alongside Ferran Adrià … Continue reading

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Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria, Rome IT

Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria Salmon and Cream Cheese Cornetto with Sesame Seeds Apricot Bomboloni Castagnole Crema, Castagnole Chocolate Bomboloni alla Crema Well known for their Salumeria-Restaurant and nearby Bakery, Caffè Pasticceria is the latest project from Rome’s Roscioli family, its location … Continue reading

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Trattoria Da Cesare al Casaletto, Rome IT

Trattoria Da Cesare al Casaletto Bread Basket Prosecco Fried Gnocchi – Pecorino Cheese and Black Pepper Fondue Pizza Prosciutto Cotto – Ham, Mozzarella Fettuccine alla Carbonara – Pecorino Romano Cheese, Guanciale, Black Pepper, Eggs Tonnarelli alla Gricia – Pecorino Romano … Continue reading

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Gelateria dei Gracchi (Via dei Gracchi,) Rome IT

Gelateria dei Gracchi Pine Nut Cream, Pistachio, Dates and Walnut Serving Rome from his original store at Via dei Gracchi 272 since 1999 Alberto Manassei is considered one of Rome’s preeminent Gelato makers, a midlife career change seeing the former … Continue reading

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Gelateria la Romana (Via Cola di Rienzo,) Rome IT

Gelateria la Romana Ruby Chocolate Stracciatella, Croccante della Nonna, Pesto di Pistacchio, White Chocolate filled Cone Known to make some of Rome’s creamiest Gelato since 1947, Gelateria la Romana remains a forward thinking company, and although most of the best … Continue reading

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Armando Al Pantheon, Rome IT

Armando Al Pantheon Bread Basket Aliciotto – Anchovies, Parsley, Breadcrumbs, Pecorino, Pork Skin, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes Fettuccine alla “Regaje” di Pollo – Fresh Pasta, Chicken Liver, Cock’s Comb, Wattle, Tomato, Parmesan Cheese Trippa alla Romana – Cow’s Tripe, Tomato, Pecorino … Continue reading

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Il Maritozzaro, Rome IT

Il Maritozzaro Maritozzi Torta Caprese Peche della Crema Sfogliatelle Laminated Pastry with Raisins On an unassuming corner in Trastevere one finds Il Maritozzaro, and since 1960 this independently-owned Bar has dedicated itself to Rome’s signature Pastry while maintaining nondescript hours … Continue reading

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Andreotti, Rome IT

Andreotti Roma Ricotta Chestnut Tart  /  Apricot and Amarena Cherry Tart Fruit Tart  /  Torta della Nonna  /  Crème Patisserie Aragosta Castagnole Crema Renovated in 2007, but minimally changed in terms of recipes dating to 1931, Andreotti remains an iconic … Continue reading

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Giolitti (via Uffici del Vicario,) Rome IT

Giolitti Sfogliatella Napoletana Ricotta Cake Crema e Pinoli Pistachio di Bronte Gelato, Torrone Gelato Pomegranate Sorbet, Dark Cherry Gelato Reportedly Rome’s oldest continuously-functional Ice Cream Parlor, Giolitti has been serving guests since 1890, and although Giuseppe and Bernardina passed away … Continue reading

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Marzapane, Rome IT

Marzapane Roma 2015 Passito Moscadeddu Dettori Focaccia – Basil Powder, Olive Oil Gastronomia – House Ox Tongue Headcheese, Eel, Pork Meatballs, Sheep’s Cheese, Pickles, Mustard, Bread Rigatoni Carbonara – Egg Yolk, Guanciale Candela Spezzata “alla Genovese” – Durham Wheat, Beef, … Continue reading

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L’Osteria di Birra de Borgo, Rome IT

L’Osteria di Birra de Borgo Roasted Potatoes Suppli Classico Teglia Diavola Roast Pork, Taleggio and Blackberry Antifocaccia Although Birra de Borgo is well known for their fermented Hops, brewed just outside the Italian capitol, a more recent development is the … Continue reading

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Pizzarium, Rome IT

Pizzarium Suppli Classico Suppli Mozzarella ‘Nduja Ricotta and Sundried Tomatoes Capocollo and Leeks With Gabriele Bonci now known stateside thanks to his Chicago Pizzeria, it was less than three hours after breakfast at Panificio Bonci that Pizzarium was found packed, … Continue reading

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Old Bridge Gelato (Viale Bastioni di Michelangelo,) Rome IT

Old Bridge Gelato Stracciatella, Pistachio, Biscotto Now available via franchising, but a part of Rome for thirty-five years, Old Bridge Gelato plays a prominent role in a day at The Vatican for many, its frequently-long line best circumvented via early-morning … Continue reading

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Panificio Bonci, Rome IT

Panificio Bonci Pizette di Pane Marinara / Pizette di Pane Potato Cornetto di Miele Ricotta Cherry Cake With Gabriele Bonci now making his name known stateside a decision to visit the Bakery at Via Trionfale 36 came easily, and although … Continue reading

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Antonini, Rome IT

Antonini Sfogliatelle Maritozzi Baba au Rum Bomboloni Cassata Cake Located In Prati since 1927, Antonini has achieved a strong local following thanks to its broad range of Pastries and savory plates, plus a bar program that begins at 07h00 with … Continue reading

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Metamorfosi, Rome IT

Metamorfosi Crisps Cereal Bread, Olive Oil-Honey Butter Octopus, Potato, Onion, Squid Ink Powder Scallop Ceviche, Roasted Avocado, ‘Nduja Struffoli Carbonara Egg 65° S-foglia, Broccoli, Pork, Almond Cream “Encased” Risotto, Mushrooms, Hazelnuts Mallard, Carob, Pumpkin, Bay Leaf Mallard Confit, Herbs, Chestnuts … Continue reading

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