Monthly Archives: September 2011

Recipe of the Week: Orecchiette alla cima di’rape

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

A classic recipe from Puglia, but with broccoli rabe in season it tastes just as good in Rome. 500 g orecchiette 1 kg broccoli rabe 2 cloves of garlic 2-4 full chili peppers 3 small anchovies Olive oil Preparation Pick … Continue reading →

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Travel on the Cheap: Trenitalia Promotions

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

This fall, in honor of Italy’s 150th birthday, Trenitalia is offering some pretty sweet deals, with super low fares across the country.  The first is the MINI Promotion, with discounts of up to 60% to many of the top locations, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Parco degli Acquedotti

Posted on September 27, 2011 by
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Raphael After Dark

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Villa Farnesina, long known for its Raphael frescoes and bizarre hours, is now open on Thursday evenings!  Once a week, from 7:30-9pm the doors of this Renaissance villa in Trastevere will be open to those who have never quite … Continue reading →

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This Weekend: European Heritage Days

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

This weekend, in honor of European Heritage Days, Rome is throwing open the doors to all kinds of museums and historical sites…for free!  European Heritage Days is a twenty-year old initiative, originally launched by the Council of Europe to unite … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love…

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I’ve been a little down on Rome lately. Despite the fact that it’s September, the temperature remains 90 degrees. The heat intensifies and bakes the already-pervasive urine smell of my street, causing me to dry-heave every time I step out … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Hotel Raphael Rooftop

Posted on September 20, 2011 by
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VFNO Recap: Rome hosts first-ever Vogue Fashion’s Night Out

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

By Tess Amodeo-Vickery, Runway Passport Fashion enthusiasts filled the streets of the Via del Corso and the area surrounding Piazza di Spagna last night for the city’s first-ever Vogue Fashion’s Night Out. Events were held in all forms, from exclusive … Continue reading →

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Colosseum After Dark

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

UPDATE: As of May 5, 2012, the Colosseum is once again offering evening tours on Friday and Saturday evenings, all the way through October.  Read on here for more info on how to book a tour of the Colosseum under … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Fashion’s Night Out Comes to Rome

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Fashion’s Night Out, sponsored by Vogue, has been kicking off New York Fashion Week for the last few years, but tomorrow night it’s hopping the pond and coming to Rome for the first time.  While it seems unlikely that the … Continue reading →

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