Katie Parla
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Rome’s Best Food Neighborhood Is San Lorenzo—Here's Where to Go
From espresso to thick-rimmed pizza to local craft beers, we’ve got your all-day eating itinerary right here.
Recipes
Pizzarelle (Honey-Soaked Matzo Fritters)
A few days a year, Boccione "Il Forno del Ghetto," the generations-old kosher bakery on Via Portico d'Ottavia, sells pizzarelle. The bakers make them only during Passover, and due to restrictions on working, the baker is closed during most of the holiday. If you time it right, this highly seasonal specialty can be yours. Otherwise, drop by Boccione for their year-round non-Passover classics like thick ricotta cakes and Biscotti con Mandorle e Cannella. And don't be turned off by the slightly cha.…
Restaurants
The Pinnacle of Pasta: The Top 9 Plates of Pasta in Rome
The top plates of pasta in Rome, from cult classics to signature dishes.
Where to eat
13 Food Souvenirs from Istanbul You Should Gift to Family (or Keep for Yourself)
Take the best of Istanbul home with you and snag triple-distilled rakı, hand-hammered copper pots and potent spices.
Where to eat
Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep in Rome, Italy
It’s never been easier to drink and eat well in Rome, where quality craft beers, proper cocktails, and outstanding affordable wines are having a moment.
Restaurants
These Roman Restaurants Do 1 Dish Well—and Everything Else Terribly
Rome seems like a place where a great meal lurks behind every trattoria door. It isn't. But even in the worst restaurants, you can find one incredible dish
Where to eat
Where to Eat and Drink Near the Vatican in Rome
North of the Vatican, the crowds give way to stellar bakeries, artisanal gelato shops, and family restaurants serving up Roman classics—and modern cuisine