The holidays are always a busy time for me, writing, editing, planning future trips and reflecting on my previous year's travels. Since so much of my …
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The holidays are always a busy time for me, writing, editing, planning future trips and reflecting on my previous year's travels. Since so much of my …
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With vineyards sweeping across its hilly flanks and a history of winemaking predating Roman arrival, the Luberon is justly known for its fermented …

Parisians rely on fresh food for nearly every meal, and nothing serves the freshest and tastiest ingredients than a Paris food market. Transported …

At first glance, Rome's cuisine looks like all meat and carbs. And to a certain extent, it is. However, restaurants in Rome also serve an array of …

“First we eat, then we do everything else.”M.F.K. Fisher Even though the food writer M.F.K. Fisher wasn't talking about Italians, she might as well …
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There you are waltzing Rome’s cobblestone streets, hankering for a caffeine break, when you spot a sandwich board advertising €1 coffees. Done! You …
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When ordering wine in Rome, seek out a quality house wine. House wine (Italian: vino della casa) refers to bulk wine served at restaurants. You'll …
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Yes, the Spanish invented tapas…but why should they have all the fun? Romans enjoy small dishes too! For a spot of Spain in the Eternal City, check …
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When you’re looking for a hearty meal in the heart of Rome, it’s time to pay Old Bear a visit. No, we’re not talking about a real bear! Old Bear is a …
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One of Rome’s most historic pubs, L’Antica Birreria Peroni (Ancient Peroni Brewery) waits to quaff your thirst just a stone’s throw away from many …
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Sometimes it’s difficult to find an authentic meal at a reasonable price in Rome's touristy areas. However, even in the tourist-restaurant-saturated …
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Despite a prime location between the Colosseum and Termini Station in the eastern Monti neighborhood, Trattoria Morgana has yet to catch on with …
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