American pasta fumblers still use spoons — shame on them. Now, read how it's really done.

Ristorante, trattoria, osteria and pizzeria have always been Italian dining's big four, but making old school distinctions between them is becoming increasingly difficult.

For both tourists and local entrepreneurs, finding a pleasant spot to log on and work is a challenge in Rome.

Memories of a loving grandmother can sometimes be so vivid that time stands still.

Winter months call for comfort food, and comfort can mean memories and healing.

It's all well and good to talk about fresh and natural foods, but a well-stocked pantry is also an asset.

Rome's ethnic cuisine is mostly drowned out by local fare, but help is on the way.

Out of nowhere, speakeasies have arrived and planted secret roots in Rome's nighttime scene.

Italian media will sell you Coke, Pepsi and their U.S. brethren, but seek local roots elsewhere.

Italians no longer eat the kinds of massive meals guidebooks suggest. Now, mixing and matching rule.

On a lark, the author pitched a cheese show, and the result opened a window into a new world.