Have you met Signore Roberto? In Rome, locals have been going in and out of his little deli for over 100 years! His shop is delicious but Signore Roberto is the reason locals come here everyday. Just across the Tiber River, he sells some of the best Italian food staples in the city – cured meats […]
The Oldest Cantina in Rome
Rome might be one of the most touristy cities in the world but it certainly doesn’t lack local lustre. When Alicia and I went on a walking food tour with Eating Italy, our guide Kate took us off the beaten path in the neighbourhood of Trastevere. We hit up local spots we wouldn’t be able […]
What to Eat in Trastevere: A Food Tour in Rome’s Secret Quarter
As a traveller who eats (a lot), I often base my trips around food. But there is one city I’ve been avoiding. Truth is, I haven’t been back to Rome in 6 years. Despite miles of impressive architecture, I’ve been culinarily disappointed. With countless McD’s and Burger Kings at every corner, finding real Italian food […]
Pigging out in Hogtown: The ‘When Pigs Fry’ Tour
Who says Denmark, Poland, or Germany cook up the best pork? That’s hogwash! Have you ever been to Hogtown? It’s a city that used to be a sty for millions of these cute little guys who roamed around free. Toronto. Our pork and bacon earned us a reputation for being some of the best out […]
Exploring Tuscany by Vespa
While the centre of Florence is a gem for history and architecture, Mauro and Freddie showed me the best part of living in Florence may very well be the beauty outside its city walls – Tuscany. And the best way to see it is on a vintage Italian vespa. So, helmet in hand, that’s what […]
An Antipasto Lunch in Florence
On my recent vespa tour through Tuscany, we took a break for a light, traditional Florentine lunch with Alberto and his mother Giuseppina. My guide Freddie tells me Zeb Gastronomia is a real local favourite in Florence (and when a food shop has gastronomia in its name, there is no walking by this one!) A typical Florentine lunch […]