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A Quick Guide to Italian Gelato

Written by Kate Zagorski. Posted in Gelato & Dessert, Local Aromas, Rome Survival Guide, Rome travelWritten by Kate Zagorski on 13 June 2018. Posted in Gelato & Dessert, Local Aromas, Rome Survival Guide, Rome travel

How to Spot Real Gelato in Rome

Gelato is a year-round indulgence in Rome, but with the rising summer temperatures, gelato season really kicks off and gelaterias seem to pop up on every corner of the city. Unfortunately, the majority of the city’s ice-cream shops serve a poor imitation of real Italian gelato, preferring to save time and increase profit by selling fake concoctions of powders, colorings and flavorings, as a opposed to the real deal made with fresh ingredients. But how do you know what is good and what is bad? Take a look at the Local Aromas handy guide to finding great gelato in Rome.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Testaccio

Written by Kate Zagorski. Posted in Food tours, Local Aromas, Our Favorites, Pizza, Rome travel, WineWritten by Kate Zagorski on 4 June 2018. Posted in Food tours, Local Aromas, Our Favorites, Pizza, Rome travel, Wine

Top Ten Bars and Restaurants in Testaccio

Just two metro stops from the Colosseum and an easy hop across the Tiber from Trastevere, Rome’s southern district of Testaccio is one of the city’s best areas for those searching for an authentic culinary experience and some good Roman food. Even the Romans themselves come here to shop at the neighborhood market, grab a pre-dinner drink with friends or head to one of the neighborhood’s many restaurants for some of the best food and wine in the city.

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