In our April issue, David Downie reveals eight authentic restaurants and wine bars to visit near the Pantheon in Rome, excerpted from his new book Food Wine Rome. Here’s one selection: Among the Eternal City’s eternal tables, this one stands out for its simplicity and preserved-in-amber authenticity. There’s no sign on the door, just a card tacked to it. The …
3,000 Soldiers Deployed…To the Streets of Italy
Reactions have been mixed to the Italian government’s decision to put 3,000 soldiers in the streets of Italian cities in an effort to help police fight crime. Rome in particular will receive 1,000 troops in the decision, which has been put into effect starting today and which will use the troops to patrol embassies, government buildings, metro stations and an …
Say “Ciao” to the Chow(-down): Rome Bans Snacking at Monuments This Summer
Dreaming of eating a panini while sitting on the Spanish Steps or enjoying a gelato with your stroll through the Roman Forum? Think again, says Roman officials, who have banned eating and drinking at the historical sites in Rome’s city center from July 10th until the end of October of this year. The ordinance, which also cracks down on the …