Monthly Archives: December 2011

Icons Unplugged: Luca Pignatelli

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Wrapping up some last minute Christmas shopping last weekend, I found myself wandering around over by Barberini and the Quirinale. I was in search of a particular item, and thus focused on peering into every window I passed, and not … Continue reading →

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Pizza Break: Naples by Way of Rome

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

While here at Young in Rome we’ve already extensively detailed our favorite pizzerias, I am compelled to admit that we did loft a fair amount of focus onto the local specialty – the cracker-thin, yet somehow strong enough to support … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hours: Metro and Museums

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Hopefully by now, you’ve all had the opportunity to take advantage of the Metro A’s temporary return to normal operating hours (that a pre-midnight closure is considered normal operating hours in a major European capital is still something with which … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s

Posted on December 23, 2011 by
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Holiday Partying in Rome Dec. 23rd – 25th

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Staying in Rome this Christmas/Chanukah weekend? No worries, you are not alone! There are a bunch of parties going on in the various clubs/locales of Rome this weekend. I will also be around, so let’s do something! Friday December 23rd: … Continue reading →

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McHurry to MACRO for the Steve McCurry Exhibit!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Head over to the butcher-house-turned-MACRO-museum in Testaccio for the Steve McCurry exhibit, and be visually stimulated by his stunning photography exhibit! Steve McCurry is an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, ‘Afghan Girl,’ originally featured in National Geographic Magazine. … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Fabrizio, Painter

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Fabrizio is a super talented painter, living and working in Rome. He has been painting for a long time, and I talked to him! Name: Fabrizio Cicero Age: 29 Where are you from? Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, provincia of Messina, Sicily. … Continue reading →

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Avicii Playing At Atlantico Live

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Avicii is one of the most buzzed about producers in the house/techno industry today. He has climbed the charts with a single titled “Levels”, and gained a huge fan base in the process. Levels has been remixed by big name … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: Barberini Staircase

Posted on December 20, 2011 by
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Recipe of the Week: Zuppa di Castagne, Farro e Funghi Porcini

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

This soup is very hearty and a great way to warm up and given the recent cold snap here in Rome it tastes all the better.  It takes a while to make, but freezes really well so I’d make a … Continue reading →

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