I would walk past his small, intimate trattoria and it would always be packed. I soon discovered why: it is cheap and good! Enjoy wonderful, simple dishes like pasta all Gricia, involtini, roasted veal, trippa alla Romana at about 5-8 Euros each. Good, cheap house wine, fast, friendly service. When ...

I've been to the Thai Inn twice now.

The first time was 8 months ago with a group of friends. We were surprised at all the little extras like a free plate of french fries, free cucumber slices with peanut sauce, etc. My only complaint was that the food came out slowly and at all differ...

Anna Maria Nardi is not only a fashion diva but a stylist, consultant and personal shopper. Despite her active anfd thriving career, she is very helpful and kind. When you go to her boutique, you feel at home as you look around.

Her boutique and style can be best described as traditio...

If you are looking for a dentist that not only takes care of your teeth, but speaks English and gives you lots of love and affection then you have to go to Boris.
This dentist is full of positive energy and loves what he does. He makes anyone who is afraid of going to the dentist, love going!

The Dollar versus the Euro. Amazon versus... well, this is where it can get frustrating. To my knowledge, there isn't an Italian version of Amazon.

And if any of you out there are like me, it never fails that, on the eve of one of my biannual pilgrimages back to the States, I find ...

From their website at http://www.aur.edu:
"Founded in 1969, The American University of Rome is the oldest degree-granting American university in Rome. AUR is a coeducational, accredited university which offers undergraduate degrees in six disciplines and enrolls more than 550 students (Spri...

Haven't been to many restaurants in Rome that actually specialize in making great varieties of salads, but L'Insalata Ricca has got it going on in this category. I had the Honey Salad during my first sit down, and it was rich with exotic flavor, and the size was just enough to fill me up....

La Villetta is characteristic of Old Trastevere in it's design, interior and because of it's location. Have a nice time strolling through the back streets on the side of Trastevere where piazza G. Belli is located. Deep in the neighborhood, you will find La Villetta. I had the pleasure...

The ristorante "Il Giardino" is a not so obvious treasure in the Monteverde zone of Rome. Located right off the 8 tram line at the Largo Ravizza stop, the average commuter in Rome, would pass it by without noticing it sitting right there along side the tram. In fact, I would have never w...

My evening at Zigaetana was fantastic. I went in a group of three with two friends who I invited for an evening on the town. Beginning the evening in the Via Cola di Rienzo was a great start. We had a delectable meal. Between the three of us, sharing plates of freshly made salads, filetto steaks...

You'll have to forgive me as I've just started calling Il Focolare by it's proper name. Rumor has it that actor, Roberto Benigni (from Life is Beautiful)eats here often and so I've often just called it "The Benigni Place." I've never seen him mind you, but my frien...

There are some things that it is infinitely easier to do in your native tongue. For me getting my hair cut is near the top of that list. In addition to the supremely skilled cuts and colors, Noi is the place to connect to all that happening in the expat community in Rome. Rick Brecco, a native Cal...