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10 of the best Italian pastries

by Luca Marchiori October 12, 2018October 12, 2018

Italian pastries

Writing this post was a problem. There are so many exquisite Italian pastries that limiting myself to ten was hard. My selection here is in no particular order. Some choices are obvious and some more obscure but I wanted to represent the range of pastries available up and down the country, from the extreme north of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia to the southernmost point of Sicily. I’ve also included my personal favourites. So, marvel at the variety of pastries on offer and be sure to try as many of these out as possible on your next trip to Italy.

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 16 comments

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Supplizio (review)

by Luca Marchiori October 5, 2018October 5, 2018

written by Luca Marchiori

Stop the press!

Eureka, I have found it. My quest for the perfect supplì in Rome has ended. The crunchiest, tastiest supplì have been served in a stylish but relaxed setting just around the corner from Campo dei Fiori for the last five years and who knew? Well, the customers that have helped to make Supplizio a success I guess, but not me. Until now.

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 3 comments

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Venetian word of the day: castelàn

by Luca Marchiori September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

written by Luca Marchiori

Castelàn

Venetians are not just Venetians but are also defined as being from the sestiere—the six divisions of the historic centre—they were born or live in. The sestieri form the city centre and don’t include the islands and mainland areas of the city. A castelàn is a person who from the sestiere of Castèlo (Castello in its Italianized form). Today Castello is considered one of the most authentic parts of Venice and is still largely residential. However, as we shall see, there are many famous buildings and museums in the sestiere.

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 0 comment

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Roman Jewish Cuisine

by Luca Marchiori September 24, 2018September 24, 2018

written by Luca Marchiori

Rome’s Jewish Quarter

Today, Rome’s Jewish quarter is one of the more colourful spots in the city. Walk down the Via del Portico d’Octavia at night, and you’ll witness the waiters competing with each other to attract clients into their restaurant because it’s the oldest, the most authentic, the only one where the chef is a real Roman Jew, the one run by a nonna or the only one that Anthony Bourdain ate at. The atmosphere and the food are unlike those anywhere else in the city. The truth is that all the restaurants offering Cucina Giudaico Romanesca (Roman Jewish Cuisine) are pretty good. It’s why the area is popular with locals, Romans, and tourists.

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 1 comment

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Food Box, Rome: Review

by Luca Marchiori September 16, 2018September 16, 2018

written by Luca Marchiori

Food Box: Roman Street Food

Food Box is a 25-square-metre stand serving Roman street food and specialities from other regions of Italy. Located in the Mercato di Testaccio in the south of the city, it’s a great place to try out street food specialities. The menu changes regularly depending on availability but some things, such as supplì,are always on the menu.

September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 10 comments

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Lo Scopettaro, Rome: Restaurant Review

by Luca Marchiori September 9, 2018September 9, 2018

written by Luca Marchiori

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The problem with choosing a restaurant in Rome is that you are spoiled for choice. Much like any European capital you can choose from a wide variety of cuisines, including some of the best Asian restaurants in Italy, but from time to time only authentic Roman food will do.

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 2 comments