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Sometimes, the best travel experiences aren’t the grand, famous landmarks, but the small, everyday moments that make you feel like a local. That’s exactly what we found at Caffe Negresco in Rome. While there are a few of these cafes across the city, we had a small one located just around the corner from ourContinue reading “Caffe Negresco”

Sometimes the best travel experiences are the ones you don’t plan at all. That was exactly the case for us when we found Bottega 67 in Rome. We had tickets for the Colosseum but arrived just a bit too early, so we decided to wander around the nearby neighborhood to find a little snack andContinue reading “Bottega 67”

If you’ve spent any time researching where to eat in Rome, chances are you’ve come across Tonnarello. Located in the trendy, beautiful Trastevere neighborhood, this spot has so many reviews and is so popular that it’s hard not to go and try it for yourself. One thing to know right away is that Tonnarello doesContinue reading “Tonnarello”

When you’re running around Rome, taking in all the incredible sights, sometimes you just need a quick, classic Italian pick-me-up. We found just that at Il Baretto. This is a typical Italian cafe, the kind you find on countless street corners. It’s no-frills and exactly what you would expect from a local coffee bar, offeringContinue reading “Il Baretto”

Train stations aren’t typically places you’d associate with a gourmet food experience, but Rome is here to prove us all wrong. Located right inside the bustling Roma Termini (the central train station), you’ll find Mercato Centrale Roma, a true foodie lover’s market that completely changes the game for travel day meals. This vibrant market featuresContinue reading “Mercato Centrale Roma”

When in Rome, finding a spot that perfectly balances a charming atmosphere with classic Roman fare is a real treat. We found just that at Frezza, a lovely restaurant that prides itself on using high-quality ingredients and making everything from scratch in-house. With a menu that spans from pizzas and pastas to beautiful meat andContinue reading “Frezza”

When you’re wandering through the impossibly picturesque streets of Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood, you’ll inevitably need a moment to pause, recharge, and soak it all in. Caffe Settimiano is the perfect spot for exactly that. It’s a charming, classic Italian cafe where you can stop in for a morning cappuccino or an afternoon espresso at theContinue reading “Caffe Settimiano”

When you hear the name “Pizzeria da Michele,” you immediately think of Naples. It’s one of the oldest and most famous pizzerias in the world, a place of pilgrimage for pizza lovers. So when I found out they had opened a location in Bari, I knew I had to try it while I was inContinue reading “Pizzeria de Michele”

Sometimes the best travel memories aren’t the ones you meticulously plan, but the wonderful, spontaneous discoveries you make along the way. That’s exactly what happened when we stumbled upon Pieno o Ripieno in Bari, Italy. On our way to a dinner reservation with some time to kill, we decided a quick glass of wine wouldContinue reading “Pieno o Ripieno”

There’s something truly special about dining at a place that comes highly recommended by a local. It feels like you’ve been let in on a secret, a chance to experience a city’s authentic heart. That’s exactly the feeling we had when we booked a table at La Cecchina in Bari, Italy. This popular spot, belovedContinue reading “La Cecchina”