The Vatican and Prati too often get a bad rap when it comes to good food.

Rome's "rive gauche" still has its share of hidden culinary treasures, but choose wisely.

The north Rome neighborhood of Parioli is affluent, snooty, and chock with delights.

The dining possibilities near the Vatican and in nearby Prati are unfairly underrated.

Though the north Rome neighborhood of Parioli gets a Beverly Hills-style rap, it has a lot to offer.

Wine-centric Rome has slowly but surely climbed its way up the beer ladder.

Cocktails, a backbone of the Italian 1930s, are making a fine Rome comeback.

Social drinking is making a comeback in Italy, along with cocktail culture.

Looking for comfort snacks in Italy can be an exercise in spinning your wheels.

The art and protocol associated with making caffè is serious business in Italy.

Unlike the UK and U.S., Italy has no great fondness for sports'n'TV snacks.