If you’re looking for a gourmet food and wine experience near Rome, Epos Bistro at Castelli Romani wine estate Poggio le Volpi is an excellent and original choice. Located in Monte Porzio Catone, near Frascati – right in the heart of Rome’s wine country – Poggio le Volpi is an award-winning producer of Italian wine…
If you’re trying to decide where to stay in Bologna, I’m delighted to be able to share a great Bologna hotel tip – L’8Boutique Design Apartments, right in the historical centre of Bologna. Located in via Via Agamennone Zappoli, at number 2, this complex of eight, well-appointed apartments is situated in a single three-storey building…
Gazometro38 review Gazometro38 is a bar and restaurant specialising in gourmet pizzas and cocktails, but also offering surprising depth across a menu which changes every four months, to take advantage of seasonal ingredients and add tasty new options for regular customers. Located in a former industrial space on Rome’s via del Gazometro, in the city’s…
What’s it like going to a fashion week party in Rome thrown by one of the great Italian designers? I was able to peek into this world recently after attending Bulgari’s New Curiosity Shop party at an exclusive villa on Rome’s Via Giulia, one of the smartest districts in town. The party took place at…
The best selfie-stick: a product review Review of the Yoozon Selfie Stick Bluetooth, Extendable Selfie Stick with Wireless Remote and Tripod Stand I have avoided getting a selfie-stick forever. When they first came out, they seemed like the ultimate in naff tourist-not-traveller accessory. But as I started blogging more, growing my Instagram account more, doing…
The British Ambassador to Italy’s private residence, Villa Wolkonsky, hosted a simply unforgettable reception on January 24th 2017 to mark the 125th anniversary of Babington’s Tea Rooms in Rome. Babington’s Tea Rooms, the remarkable institution near the Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome, has survived two world wars, not to mention political and social…
I recognise a passion project when I see one, and Cha Squared The Communion falls right in this category. Cha Squared, a wine-focused start-up by New Yorker Cha McCoy, creates and hosts convivial wine tasting events for curious palates, in locations as varied as a Chilean vineyard, New York homes, and now in a Roman…
Doppio Malto, a new brew restaurant near the Trevi fountain in Rome, has added an extra dimension to a touristy part of the city which sometimes disappoints in terms of dining choices. Beyond the sumptuous craft beer menu, expect moreish fried goodies at Doppio Malto Rome, tender roast capons, sausages, steak and hamburgers to suit…
StileLibero RistoArt is a restaurant and bar which could be defined as a true passion project. While dining is the headline event, this eatery was conceived to also be a music bar, with a fantastic cellar space, as well as a showcase for local fashion designers, displaying bags and accessories as part of the furnishings….
Ballad Caffè in Rome, a jazz club which opened around 12 months ago in San Lorenzo, has had a sensational year. In a city with some great live music venues, it has established itself as a first class place for jazz and classical performances in an intimate location at the right price. While music is…
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