Well, having mentioned Italian culture with its cars and gestures, one must finally mention la doce vita that encompasses a celebration of togetherness and fantastic food. You can live a life without experiencing the truly euphoric nature of fresh pasta; but, it isn’t recommended. We may mock Italian food all around the world, but there is something special about going to a none too fancy restaurant and getting the service and food that would only be served in the most upscale outside Italy. The first thing is that the meal is heavily coursed. You are expected to sit and enjoy. Not rush through one quick bite and run for the next tourist site. The meal can consist of a staggering 5 courses – antipasto, primo piatto, secondo piatto with insalata, dolce and a digestivo. Of course it is not necessary to order all courses unless you are of the bottomless pit stomach people.
We sat outside a fantastic little trattoria for hours, enjoying the people watching and munching on a huge antipasto platter, insalada, and the best bread ever (yes, and there was wine). A great moment in Rome.
We sat outside a fantastic little trattoria for hours, enjoying the people watching and munching on a huge antipasto platter, insalada, and the best bread ever (yes, and there was wine). A great moment in Rome.
The crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, salty, sourdough bread that was sooooo good.
Street musicians providing atmosphere outside a restaurant.
Restaurants on the Piazza Navona I
Restaurants on the Piazza Navona II
Restaurants on the Piazza Navona III
Gelato for Patricia's birthday
A nice vista near the Spanish Steps
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