Monthly Archives: November 2011

Gaudi in Rome

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Passing through St. Peter’s Square lately, you might have noticed quite a bit of scaffolding dominating the south arm of the colonnade. And then, you might have taken a closer look, and noticed a large “Gaudi: La Sagrada Familia de … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Marco, Author

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Marco is an award-winning Italian author who published his first novel in 2005. While he’s not technically, ‘Roman,’  he’s still Italian, and awesome, so he gets an interview!  Name: Marco Missiroli Age: 30 Where are you from: From Rimini, but … Continue reading →

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Flaming Scampi

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

One of Pierluigi’s signature dishes is the risotto alla crema di scampi - an indulgently creamy risotto with a combination of shrimp and scampi.  The recipe may take some time, but the end result is well worth it. Ingredients (serves 4) … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thrills: Irish Film Festa and Junior Boys

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Thursday is pretty much the weekend, so why not catch a film and then a concert? The Irish Film Festa lands in town on Thursday, December 1st, and goes until Monday, December 5th. This Thursday head over to Rome’s  Casa … Continue reading →

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Relax Like a Pope Would

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Need a break from the chaos that is Rome? Or maybe just interested in a cool day trip? Do what the popes used to do: a trip to the terme, natural thermal baths! Just an hour away, in Viterbo, Terme … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Lunch at Open Colonna

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Martedi in Arte + MAXXI – Free Stuff this Week

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Tomorrow, Tuesdsay November 29th, marks the second to last Martedi in Arte of 2011 – that glorious Tuesday evening that comes but once a month when some of Rome’s best museums reopen at night from 7pm until 11 and get … Continue reading →

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Painting in Piazza del Popolo

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

While Rome is a city unavoidably filled with art (and I mean that in a good way), the casual observer doesn’t often get the chance to see it created. Sure, all of our piazzas are, both in design and decoration, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Festival in Trastevere

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Chocolate. Festivals. Trastevere. All good words. Put them together, and what do you get? The Chocolate Festival in Trastevere! Starting this Wednesday, November 30th, Piazza Sidney Sonnino, on Viale di Trastevere, will Wonka-fy (yes, I just made up that word) … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: November 25-November 27

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Friday: Work off your turkey hangover by shaking it to the tunes of Tonino Carotone tonight at Circolo degli Artisti. According to Wikipedia, this Spanish singer-songwriter first visited Italy in the 90′s in order to avoid Spanish military service, confirming … Continue reading →

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