Monthly Archives: June 2011

Roman Holiday: The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Even the casual visitor to Rome is probably aware of the large building just west of the Tiber bearing the name of one Saint Peter.  Not to mention those dedicated to his fellow apostle Saint Paul scattered about the city … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: Bernini’s Triton

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Baroque bad-ass Gian Lorenzo Bernini had his hand in a few of Rome’s most well-known fountains, including the elegantly muscular travertine Triton in Piazza Barberini.  This photo is from a bright May afternoon, but stop by at twilight to catch … Continue reading →

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Fatto a Mano: Cacio e Pepe

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Although I like to pretend to be quite the accomplished chef, I recently came to the realization that after 5 months in Italy, not only have I not mastered the classic Roman pastas, I’ve never even made some of them! … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: Pyramid of Gaius Cestius

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

You know those times when you’re walking around Rome, looking at obelisks, and you’re all “these things are cool, but I just want something a little more iconically Egyptian”?  In that case, get yourself down to Testaccio for some offal and … Continue reading →

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Day Trip Friday: To the Lake!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

After languishing in relative obscurity for the last 600,000 years, Lago Bracciano burst into the international spotlight when it hosted quite the Hollywood nuptials a few years back.  However, if you willing to ignore the pall that event cast on … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recommendation: Gaga at Circo

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

While Rome is used to its constant juxtaposition of the old and the new, we’re not quite sure if the Eternal City is ready to handle what’s about to hit it tomorrow.  I mean, we’ve all seen operas in the Baths … Continue reading →

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Roma Vintage: Nostalgia Under the Stars

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Summer in Rome.  When the sun is shining, the air is sticky, and the temperature has finally budged from that intolerable 51 degrees Farenheit it felt compelled to rest at all winter (okay, okay, maybe it got a little bit colder, … Continue reading →

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Villa Torlonia

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

by Irina Gusin Romans and ex-pats alike all have picks for their favorite villas in the city. Some enjoy the grand views from the centrally located Villa Borghese, while others prefer the great scale of Villa Pamphili for an evening … Continue reading →

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Latte e Menta

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

It’s June. It’s Rome. It’s hot. Yesterday afternoon, my Italian friend Caterina and I took a much needed coffee break from work, except that we couldn’t handle our usual caffe in the heat. She recommended a latte e menta, a … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo: Arch of Constantine

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Today’s daily photo is of the Arch of Constantine, because today marks exactly 1600 years, seven months, and nine days since Constantine I’s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, which the arch commemorates.  Enjoy. What: Arch of Constantine. This triumphal arch, … Continue reading →

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