How many of you guys go on family vacations in the summer? I certainly do. This summer’s destination: ITALY!! (Probably the food capital of the world.) After getting back, I just wanted to share w/ you guys how amazing it is. I am actually going to publish a collage of pics of the food I ate on the trip, but for now…
Here are some great restaurants if you guys ever happen to be in Italy (:-0):
Rome: Rome is like the motherland of good food. Honestly, I can’t describe how amazing it is. Next to the cigarette smoke (It’s Europe, people, deal with it.), and the pesky garbage piles, Rome is like a treasure trove. In one day, you can travel to 400 B.C., to 500 A.D., to the 1800s, to World War II. It can definitely be a bit overwhelming, but it’s kind of incredible. Signs on the streets advertise pizza, pasta and kebabs (?). In the Jewish Ghetto, check out the traditional Jewish artichokes: pressed, then deep fried. Here are some restaurants to keep you going.
Best Restaurants: Sora Margherita (Jewish Ghetto) 30, Piazza delle Cinque Scole Recommend: Pasta Cacio e Pepe e Ricotta, Pasta Pomodoro, Flank Steak, Lamb, Artichokes
Cine Caffe (Villa Borghese Park) 1, Largo Marcello Mastroianni Recommend: Buffet lunch
La Gatta Mangiona, 30-32, Via Federico Ozanam, Recommend: Ratatouille Pasta, Pizza Margherita
Tastevere KM0 (look up on googlemaps) Recommend: Cheese and meat platter.
Forno Pizza, 22 Piazza Campo Dè Fiori Recommend: Zucchini Pizza, Potato Pizza
Best Gelaterias: Fior di Luna il Gelato, 96, Via della Lungaretta, Recommend: Melone (Melon), Coffee
Come il Latte Gelato (BEST GELATO EVER!!!!!), 24/26, Via Silvio Spaventa, Recommend: Pistachio, Salted Caramel, Stracciatella. (Note: I am not kidding when I say that they have chocolate running out of faucets that they put in your cone. Then they put the gelato on, and a slather of their homemade cream. You can choose between chocolate, coffee, vanilla or regular cream. Then they take a waffle cookie, dip it in chocolate and put it on top. HEAVEN!)
Tuscany to follow!!!
Impressive, obviously you love to write and you love to eat. What about become the next Michelin Guide.
I feel like I’m in Italy your food descriptions are so wonderful and vivid!