Monthly Archives: December 2011

Chanukah in Rome: Festival of Fry

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

When the sun descends below the horizon tomorrow evening, the holiday of Hannukah will begin. The Festival of Lights, as this commemoration of the re-dedication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem following the Maccabee revolt in the second century BCE … Continue reading →

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Brunching in Rome: Angelina

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Right up the block from the MACRO museum in Testaccio, you find Angelina, offering ‘classic’ Italian food, with seasonal variations. Looking like a restaurant transported directly from NYC’s SOHO area, they also offer a Sunday brunch. But don’t think you … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: December 16-18

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Friday: Palazzo Barberini opens a new space for temporary exhibitions (if their impressive permanent collection isn’t enough for you) today, with a show dedicated to 17th Century Italian master Guercino.  After your visit, take advantage of the guaranteed metro service … Continue reading →

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Chanukah in Rome!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Time to dust off your menorahs and dreidels, because Chanukah is fast approaching! The candle-filled Jewish holiday, lasting 8 nights, begins at sunset on Tuesday December 20th. Also known as Hannukah, or the Festival of Lights, or when my dad … Continue reading →

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Weekend at the Club: Famous DJs and Swing Dancing

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

For those going out of town for Christmas, you have one more weekend in Rome to go crazy! As always, there are many events going on, so here’s a quick mention of a few choice ones. Friday, December 16th: Super … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: Gabriele, Radio Man

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Gabriele works for Radio Radicale, created in the 70′s as the first free radio transmission in Italy. They air all parliamentary sessions, and anything related to political and social issues. Name: Gabriele Carracoy Age: 27 Where are you from? Roma. … Continue reading →

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Strike Tomorrow!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Since it’s a day that ends in “y”, there’s yet another transportation/general strike in Bella Roma tomorrow! Buses, trams, metros and pretty much anything else that carries you around the city and greater metropolitan area will be striking on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Fun: Modeselektor and UfO

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

As a big proponent of ‘Thursday night is practically the weekend,’ I bring to you two cool events going on this week. Modeselektor: Parioli’s Piper Club hosts these super famous Berlin-based DJs this Thursday. Modeselektor is currently on tour, thankfully … Continue reading →

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Roman Winter Sports

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

While we may not get a lot of snow here in the Eternal City, that doesn’t mean we don’t like our winter sports! Throughout the holiday season, you have a few good options to practice your triple lutz and that … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Beverages in the Center: Mulled Wine at Il Piccolo

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Strolling down Via del Governo Vecchio these days, hopefully you make it far enough along to catch a whiff of the spicy deliciousness steaming out of a cauldron down toward the end. Because if you have, then you’ve made it … Continue reading →

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