Water in their blood
Whether they’re living through the best or worst of times, Italians are water drinkers. In a year, they guzzle an [...]
Whether they’re living through the best or worst of times, Italians are water drinkers. In a year, they guzzle an [...]
Columnist Eleonora Baldwin can't get herself to write about food, not now, but she does have a few words to share, and they're pained ones.
Bar /bɑː(r)/ noun • an establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served. The esteemed Mr. Webster, though rather [...]
Rome waiters often ask tourists if they want "special bread" with their meal. They usually mean the flatbread focaccia, which is special indeed, writes columnist Eleonora Baldwin.
It's August. The sun has reached its scalding zenith. Days stretch into night. There’s sand in the car. In addition [...]
Pet peeves are personal by nature. They make waves at a gut level. Restaurant peeves develop over time and usually [...]
Most people around the world think they have a pretty clear idea of what constitutes Italian food. Many can even […]
Though everyone has their own food aversions, it seems some foods have no middle ground: people tend to love or [...]
Funny how all the foods I used to hate as a kid are now my favorites. Not only that, but [...]
It’s a question about something few ask, as if the subject were the holy grail: Will Rome soon become another [...]
For Americans, nuts are the stuff of snacks. In Italy, they play a different role, writes columnist Eleonora Baldwin.
It’s curious to note that Italian cuisine is, yes, among the most widespread and replicated worldwide, but also among the [...]