In Cucina
Hard times
When the economy goes south, start hunting for good food you can afford.
Detox express
One Italian Rome eater's handy guide to making post-holiday 'amends.'
Starchy suppers
The coming of (austere) winter means more (inexpensive) carbs.
Patsies
Think Via Veneto's Hard Rock Cafe has the best burgers in Rome? Think again.
Christ Stopped at Louis’
Finding a good burger in the Eternal City is a timelessly difficult quest.
Mexican blues
Finding decent Mexican food in Rome can be an ordeal, but there's a secret.
What tortilla?
If Rome's ethnic dining is weak, Mexican food is an abyss — with a few exceptions.
Strictly seafood
If you can't make it to the coast, visit one of Rome's top-notch seafood spots.
Fa caldo
Ferragosto shuts down much of the capital, but far from all of it.
Vignarola
If one dish represents the colorful heartiness of a Rome spring, this is it.
Kids only
Kids are always welcome in Rome restaurants, but some places shine.
Kiddy plus
Rome is surprisingly friendly to families and children. Here's a handy guide.
“In Cucina” Author

Eleonora Baldwin
American-born, Italian-raised Eleonora Baldwin lives in Rome and divides her time between food and lifestyle writing, hosting a prime-time TV show on cheese. She is the author/editor/photographer behind the popular blogs Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino and Casa Mia Italy Food & Wine.