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Scopri Roma in tutta la sua bellezza: le esperienze speciali di febbraio
8 February 2021  By Roma Eat 

Roma non è mai stata così bella, ma soprattutto è finalmente di nuovo “gialla” 🙂

Per questa ragione, il nostro team di archeologi ha creato per te un programma di esperienze speciali, tutte da non perdere. Non importa da quante generazioni abiti a Roma, riusciremo a stupirti. Provare per credere!

Ogni weekend ti proporremo una passeggiata alla scoperta dei segreti e degli angoli nascosti della città; perché la bellezza di Roma risiede nel suo potere di sorprenderci di continuo.

Carta e penna alla mano (o smartphone per i più tecnologici), pronto?

Ti ricordiamo che per motivi di sicurezza è obbligatoria la prenotazione!

Per prenotare scrivere, indicando il numero di partecipanti, a:

  • romaeat@yahoo.it
  • +39 351 543 8639

Gladiatori, Atleti e Attori: Le Celebrità dell’Antica Roma

Durante questa esperienza, accompagnati da un archeologo, salirete su una macchina del tempo che vi porterà a rivivere un giorno di festa nell’antica età imperiale. 

In questi giorni speciali, una folla immensa si accalcava in uno degli enormi anfiteatri, circhi o teatri della città. Tra il pubblico vi sono i rappresentanti di ogni classe sociale: lo spettacolo era infatti gratuito, completamente offerto dall’imperatore o da un alto magistrato.

Durante la nostra passeggiata, grazie ai racconti basati su fonti dell’epoca, “incontreremo” al Colosseo famosi imperatori e le Vestali, “vedremo” i Gladiatori allenarsi al Ludus Magnus e celebri Aurighi correre con le loro bighe nel Circo Massimo…

Siete pronti a vivere l’adrenalina dei giochi?

Quando: Sabato 13 febbraio alle 15

Dove: via della Polveriera 50

Durata: 2 ore

Prezzo: 12 euro (10 euro + 2 euro per radio sanificate)

Risultato immagini per foto via margutta

I Segreti del Rione Campo Marzio

Se pensi che il centro di Roma non abbia più segreti per te, preparati a rimanere a bocca aperta.

Riscopri angoli tra i più famosi e visitati della città: ti racconteremo storie poco note e mai raccontate sui libri di storia. Goditi le grandi piazze nella loro incredibile bellezza: segreti e curiosità te le faranno vedere sotto una prospettiva del tutto nuova.

Il rione Campo Marzio è da sempre stato il centro economico e politico della città, dove le grandi famiglie di Roma decidevano le sorti di tutti i cittadini.Intrighi, giochi di potere e il desiderio di avere Roma nelle proprie mani.

Ma c’è molto altro: ti condurremo infatti anche lungo percorsi poco battuti, dove si nascondono piccole ma straordinarie gemme. Camminerai sopra il più antico acquedotto di Roma ancora in funzione, visiterai un gioiello dello stile Liberty, ma soprattutto scoprirai tante “chicche” sulle tradizioni e credenze dei romani.

Quando: Sabato 20 febbraio alle 15

Dove: Via Margutta 90

Durata: 2 ore

Prezzo: 12 euro (10 euro + 2 euro per radio sanificate)

L’ottavo re di Roma: pedalata sul Tevere

Passeggiare per le strade di Roma è sempre affascinante … ma farlo sul sellino di una bicicletta?  

Ripercorreremo insieme la nascita e lo sviluppo della Città Eterna, seguendo lo scorrere del fiume che l’ha sempre accompagnata in tutta la sua storia: il Tevere. Un legame tra la città e il fiume di amore e odio, che esiste da sempre e ancora oggi sa affascinare. 

A partire dal ponte Sublicio conosceremo la vera storia dei monumenti che si affacciano sul fiume, ci sposteremo poi all’interno del centro storico, fino a raggiungere il più antico dei rioni della Capitale. 

Rimarremo affascinati scoprendo il ruolo chiave di questo bacino per la sopravvivenza dei cittadini, le inondazioni che hanno portato distruzione e paura, i benefici per gli scambi commerciali, ma anche il legame che c’è oggi tra Roma e il suo biondo fiume.

Quando: Domenica 28 febbraio ore 10

Dove: Porto di Ripa Grande 26

Durata: 2 ore

Prezzo: 12 € a persona (più eventuale noleggio della bici)

Adatto anche a famiglie con bambini

Nota bene: puoi venire con la tua bici o, se non hai la bici, segnalacelo al momento della prenotazione e ti aiuteremo con il noleggio (il noleggio non è incluso nel prezzo)

 

Non ti dimenticare!!! Per la tua sicurezza e quella degli altri, la prenotazione è obbligatoria. Scrivici, indicando il numero di partecipanti, a:

  • romaeat@yahoo.it
  • +39 351 543 8639

 

Ti aspettiamo, non mancare!

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Street Food: To lick your fingers!!
6 September 2020  By Roma Eat 

Hello Friends,

Today we want to take you around the streets of Rome to discover our traditions related to Street Food.

Street Food was born centuries ago: the ancient Greeks and Romans already served it in their Thermopolii, that are stands mounted on the street. Their “main dish”?  The soup, and in different “tastes”: soups of broad beans, spelt and chickling peas, with seasonal variations.

Street Food is a cuisine born mainly for the poorest people, but many recipes of which over time have been taken up in the best noble and aristocratic tables, served as a refined and exclusive food because of its originality.

 Here are 3 recipes not to be missed in Rome, and that you can taste during our experiences!

His Majesty the supplì!

Not only the favorite of the Romans, but the food that probably represents the essence of the Roman itself. The supplì is a very simple and tasty recipe: a handful of rice with ragù sauce that hides the sweetest of surprises, a heart of mozzarella. All fried!

It is no coincidence that the name means “surprise”: the name was given to it by some French soldiers in Rome at the beginning of the nineteenth century who called this meatball “surprise”, because only by opening it you could find out what was inside.

The secret to understand if the supplì is high quality? When you open it, the mozzarella must “filare” (“spin”), so create a “thread”; if this happens, you are eating a perfect “supplì al telefono” (“supplì at the phone”).

Not to be missed: Supplizio, Via dei Banchi Vecchi 143

Mon – Sat: 11:30- 16:00 / 16:30- 21:30

Fry the flowers: the pumpkin flower

Do not be fooled by the name, it is not a typical food for the Halloween party nor does it contain traces of pumpkin.

The Pumpkin flower is a simple recipe of peasant origin, where nothing was ever thrown away. The main ingredient is the zucchini flower, with its beautiful yellow-orange color, with anchovies and mozzarella, all fried. The secret of its fragrance lies in the batter, which must be nice and thick, so that when fried it becomes crispy and light. 

The best flowers can be enjoyed in the period between spring and summer.

Not to be missed: Nonna Betta, Via del Portico d’Ottavia

Closed on Saturday

The Roman-Judaic fried fish: The cod fillet

The cod fillet is a recipe that encapsulates the union between the Jewish and Roman culinary tradition. If you love fish, this is definitely the street food for you. 

Enclosed in a crunchy batter is a heart of  cod, which is salted cod and then dried in the sun.

Romans usually eat it during the Christmas period, especially on the evening of Christmas Eve. But we recommend not to give it up and enjoy it absolutely all year round!

Not to be missed: Dar filettaro in Santa Barbara

Open “quando je và” (i.e. no fixed days, but open when they want:) )

 

Have you ever tried one of these three specialties?

Let us know in the comments!

 

Until the next digital journey!

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Secret Rome (even for a Roman for 7 generations)
14 July 2020  By Roma Eat 

It is said that all the roads lead to Rome: but how many secrets are hidden along each route?

Counting that Rome is “old” only 2767 years, you can imagine that it is a treasure chest of many little hidden gems all to be discovered. Just know where to look!

Well, with our special events we want to let you discover some “chicche” (“gems”) of the city, that even the Romans from five, six, seven generations ignore. All this while being accompanied by an archaeologist: an experience not to be missed!

To increase your curiosity, here are two special stories about the Eternal City.

La Bocca della Verità

How many times have you dreamed of visiting Rome on the saddle of a Vespa like in the movie “Vacanze Romane”? In one of the scenes, the two protagonists visit the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, very popular because preserves in the porch one of the symbols of Rome: the famous Bocca della Verità. 

We all know that the ritual photos are those that depict us with our hand inserted in “the mouth” … but would we continue to do so even if we know that this mask of two meters in diameter was, in fact, a manhole cover of a cloaca? An ancient toilet seat, in short!

But come on, that’s not the only hypothesis. Another highly accredited claims that the mask was the cover of the sacred well of Mercury, where the Roman merchants solemnly swore their honesty in buying and selling. Perhaps this gave rise to the idea – in which the Romans strongly believed – that, if you tell a lie while putting your hand in the mouth, the mask will unveil the liar and cut the hand!

Testaccio: the quarter-dump

Testaccio is one of the truest neighborhoods in the city! But… have you ever wondered where the district name comes from? Monte Testaccio, also called Monte dei Cocci (testae, “shards” in Latin) is an artificial mountain 36 meters high that originated as a real “controlled landfill”.

We are in fact not far from the ancient river port Emporium, where materials and consumer goods from distant worlds arrived. The terracotta pots used for transporting food – especially oil – were not covered internally with protective materials, and therefore could not be reused; they were consequently broken, and the shards were stacked neatly on top of each other. And so it was that the heads of over 53 million unused amphorae formed the hill that today gives the whole neighborhood its name!

If you liked this article and you will come to Rome in the coming months contact us: we can create private experiences for you and your travel group

On the other hand, if you are already in Rome and  you want to discover other secret and curious places in Rome join our special event “Secret Rome (even for a Roman from 7 generations)”.

When: Friday 24th July at 19:00

Where: Via degli Zingari 59

Duration: 1 hour and 30 min

Price: 10 euro per person

Also suitable for families with children

To book just send an email to: romaeat@yahoo.it or write a message to +39 3398421687 

There’s only a few places left! Do not miss an incredible experience led by an archaeologist on the streets of Rome!

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5 tips from a Local to visit Rome
3 May 2020  By Roma Eat 

Hello friends,

In these months we are all facing a complicated period, in which our world has been reduced to the walls of our home. Travels cancelled, holidays postponed.

But who hasn’t fantasize about the destinations of the next trip? 

While we are all waiting to travel again, here are 5 tips for your next visit to Rome. But these are not “classical indications” for tourists, are advices from a real local perspective.

The Vatican necropolis

When in Rome, the Vatican is a must. St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest in the world (23,000 square meters) and the Vatican Museums are a marvelous treasure trove of art and culture, including the beautiful Sistine Chapel.

But there is an equally magical place that very few people know about, and even more wonderful if you visit Rome in summer, with no line at the entrance: the necropolis.

Underground streets will lead you to the discovery of ancient tombs, both Roman and Christian. On the walls you will find colourful frescoes, decorations and marbles that will leave you breathless.

The gem? You’ll be able to see St. Peter’s tomb very close.

The Pyramid Cestia

Every time we think of the pyramids, our minds take us to Egypt. But what if I could visit one in Rome?

Along the Aurelian walls of the city there is a beautiful white pyramid, created in the first century BC.

The Romans loved Egypt and Eastern culture, so much that they decided to build their own tombs like those of the ancient pharaohs: with the shape of a pyramid. The interior can be visited and preserves beautiful paintings.

After the visit, you can get lost in the streets of Testaccio district: the typical trattorias and taverns are not lacking!

The ancient Via Appia

After the months spent on the couch or on the computer, there is nothing more pleasant than a walk in the green… or even a bike ride!

What if you could walk along an ancient Roman road? In the heart of the Appia Antica Park, you can walk on “basoli” (large square stones) on which ancient leaders and traders walked. You can note the traces of chariots! 

The road Appia was inaugurated in 312 B.C. and is the oldest and best preserved ancient street in Italy . It was the first road called by the person who built it (or rather, gave the money to build it).

Along the way many ruins, ville and catacombs await you.

 Virtual tour in the Baths of Caracalla

 The ruins of the ancient Romans are always fascinating, but if you do not have an archaeologist in your backpack ready to explain everything, it can be complicated to understand what you are looking at.

But technology can help us and make us totally immersed in the Ancient Rome. An example? The Baths of Caracalla.

Through augmented reality viewers you will be able to see one of the largest thermal complexes in Rome in all its beauty. You will be surrounded by wonderful colors, decorations and paintings.

After this experience, no brick wall you will see in the archaeological areas will be the same, but you will see everything with the eyes of a real archaeologist.

 Aperitif in Piazza Navona

 We’re a team of archaeologists, but we also love good food and wine, so we can’t wait to recommend a “refreshing” and relaxing stop… or maybe two!

You know, the beauty of an aperitif is in the company, the wine and the view. So why not choose one of the most romantic corners of Rome: Piazza Navona. 

So crowded during the day, and so poetic in the evening: the sunset and the lights that slowly turn on, create a wonderful atmosphere.

Unfortunately Piazza Navona, as many areas of Rome, is also full of “tourist traps”. But don’t worry, you will easily avoid these places thanks to advices by local people. For this reason we are happy to suggest you not just one, but two fantastic places for an unforgettable aperitif.

At the corner of the square, inside Palazzo Braschi, you’ll find a small place enclosed by a big door: DiVino! Reserved and relaxing, it offers you a view of the whole square, without being in the middle of the noise.

Otherwise, if you are looking for a view from above: Terrazza Borromini. Your eyes will see the square as they have never seen it before.

Have you visited one of these places before? Do you know any more or do you want some more advice? Write us in the comments!

 To the next digital journey,

Chiara

 

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Pica, la pasta all’uovo
19 April 2020  By Roma Eat 

Hello friends,

Today our digital journey will take you to discover a magical place in the centre of Rome: Pica, la pasta all’uovo.

This pasta factory is unique and follow the recipes of the Italian tradition. For this reason we visit it during our experiences.

During the quarantine, they’re still delivering pasta on their scooters.

But before picking up the phone and waiting at the window for the scooter loaded with pasta, discover with us the magic of this craft: an art to be savoured.

It all starts with an egg.

Was the egg or pasta born first?

On February 18 1937 in Via Candia opens a new store: “Eggs”. 

The name might make you smile, but Giuseppe Pica saw in that simple ingredient the basis for a story that still excites us today.

When you entered the shop, one thing would have surprised you: lots of packs of eggs and a limited variety of pasta. 

As we say in Italy “little but good”, indeed exceptional. 

In fact, you could only choose between fettuccine, tagliatelle and tortellini.

But Giuseppe loved to experiment and every year he introduced a new type of pasta: the last delicious arrival was the raviolo!

The work increased, but the number of hands kneading was always the same: extra help was needed. 

It was written in the stars…

A fireman came to Giuseppe’s rescue: Felice Giovannetti! 

The young man began to become passionate about the art of pasta, to the point that he decided to quit his job and dedicate himself completely to the workshop.

An unusual turning point in his career, but perhaps this job was written in his destiny. 

Better, in his month of birth!

Felice, in fact, was born in Rome on February 6 1937. 

February 1937: in the same month, a shop opened and a pasta maker was born.

After years of collaboration, Giuseppe Pica decides that it is time to finally enjoy his retirement and, having no heirs, decides to leave the business to Felice.

The pasta factory continued to grow and at the beginning of the 90s Felice decided to move it to its new and current location in Via degli Scipioni 11/13.

The location changed, but not the tradition.

 

From generation to generation

The workshop became a second home for Felice, or rather: the whole house moved into the pasta factory!

In fact, his family started working in the shop: who makes the deliveries, who takes the orders and who kneads. 

Since the age of 6 it is not strange for some son or grandson to be surrounded by flour and give precious help. 

The first important task? Close the tortellini by hand!

Pasta in scooter

Making deliveries is a real job.

The pasta factory works mainly for the best restaurants in Rome and for lunch all the chefs must be supplied. 

But trust me, it’s not as easy as it looks! 

Among the sanpietrini (small blocks that cover the streets of Rome), potholes and traffic, it’s a job for real daredevils and… geniuses!

Each package must be placed on top of the other so as not to ruin the pasta and not to break the eggs.

Then try to lift a loaded scooter in front and behind, and maybe with a few packs of eggs between your legs. 

A better job than going to the gym.

Stars and stripes pasta

Felice has not limited himself to passing on the tradition of pasta only in Rome.

Between the ’60s and ’70s he took a plane and flew to New Orleans. 

A relative of him was living in the city and had one wish: learn how to make pasta. But not just any pasta: pasta all’Alfredo.

Felice succeeded and his relative opened not one, but several restaurants in the city. 

The success was so great that Felice received the keys of the city of New Orleans and the papers too.

But you know, the first love is not left, and Felice decided to return to Rome. The activity of the pasta factory continues to go on from generation to generation, with the same passion and art.

For today our digital journey ends here, but write us in the comments if you would like to know some other story and anecdote related to this magical pasta factory.

We might surprise you again!

To the next journey,

Chiara

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Walking with Raphael
29 March 2020  By Roma Eat 

Good morning friends!

As promised, in this strange time when the world has been reduced to our home, we want to keep you travelling.
No, you didn’t misunderstand: travel.

Don’t panic: you won’t need to pack your bags or rush to book a plane ticket.
We will do a digital journey, discovering the beauty and curiosities of our city and country.
What do you have to do? Make yourself comfortable and relax (yes, the sofa is fine).

At the end of this article you will find a video that will make you live a unique experience.
But first, we would like to immerse you in the life of the protagonist: Raphael.
Are you ready to get on a time machine?

Our first stop: The Renaissance.
The destination: Urbino, April 6, 1483.

 

 

Urbino: the town of Raphael

Why Urbino?
In short, it’s not really the first city to think of when talking about the Renaissance.
But, here was born the extraordinary Raphael.
Not the coconut-covered chocolate or one of the four Ninja Turtles.
The painter Raphael!

So April 6, 1483.
First curiosity: April 6th is the day of both Raphael’s birth and death.
Let’s say it wasn’t the most beautiful present for his 37th birthday.

37 years old, you got that right.
But know that these were years of intense and tireless work.
Indeed, Raphael was a travel lover…like us!
His favorite destinations were Perugia, Florence and.. obviously Rome.

His passion: painting.
From a very young age his teachers tell of how difficult it was to keep him away from the drawing board.
If he couldn’t find a sheet of paper in the house, he was content with the wall (imagine the joy of mom and dad).

 

 

Raphael and Rome

During his career, Raphael knew many exceptional artists, such as the “little known” Michelangelo.
The two artists met in Rome.
Not to taste the famous “cacio e pepe” in some tavern in Trastevere, but for business.
They were both hired by the same “boss”: Pope Julius II.
It’s hard to know who had the highest salary.

Two exceptional painters, but definitely different. If Raphael was very calm and playful, with the joke always ready, Michelangelo was definitely more gruff and always agitated.

 

 

Raphael an archaeologist?

Raphael dedicated his life to another mission: rebuilding ancient Rome.
Yes, we can consider him a colleague, an archaeologist like us.

In Rome, he noticed that some monuments and statues were in a state of abandonment.
Something had to be done.
So he dedicated himself to many restorations and one special amazing project: to create the map of the ancient Rome.

Today it is Raphael himself who appears on our maps: for the avenues of Rome, many are those who seek him.
Villa Farnesina, Galleria Borghese, Palazzo Barberini, are just some of the places where you can find him.

 

 

Raphael at the Vatican

An unmissable stop remains the Vatican Palaces.

Today we want to propose to you to visit it in a unique way: only you, the guide and Raphael.
The Scuderie of the Quirinale have in fact made this wonderful video to let you admire, in all their splendor, the colors and beauty of his painting.

 

 

Have a good view!

To the next virtual journey!
Leave us a comment or propose a destination for the next digital journey!

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Welcome back, friends!
23 March 2020  By Roma Eat 

Live an experience with us from the comfort of the sofa

Ready, set…go!

The beginning of spring always brings a lot of energy, creativity and…surprises! At the end of every experience with you it is very difficult to say goodbye. So we thought: why not stay in touch?

How? Reopening our blog! 

We know what you are thinking…Like archaeologists, we are pen and paper people: we love to travel with a map in our backpack and a compass. But we love challenges: have you ever rebuilt a jar of a few “thousand” years ago? So we can try to be more technological!

Pencils and papers down: our hands on the keyboard and you get ready to go. We will give you a unique experience!

But let’s start with order. 

Who are we?

First of all: we are Roma Eat team.

For those who don’t know us, we are a group of friends: we met along the corridors of the university.

The idea came from four of us during a really adventurous experience: a snowshoe hike on the beautiful snow-capped mountains. Yes, our creativity has a strange timing.

The magical atmosphere of the place led us to think about the Roma Eat project: share love for our city and make it known in an authentic and immersive way. How? Through our eyes, living a day like true Roman. 

The recipe? The combination of the culinary secrets of Rome and its historical and cultural beauties.

This is how Roma Eat Food&History Experience was born.

A small family of archaeologists who want to share with the world their passion for history and love for food. The authentic one though! The idea is to hand down traditions and support local family activities. And all while respecting the environment.

Foto di una bruschetta

Our blog

What are we going to talk about?

Well, what we do best: exploring and eating. We’ll take you to secret corners of Rome, we’ll discover tasty recipes together… in short, you’ll become a perfect Roman.

So perfect that you’ll speak Italian without problems, preparing the perfect cappuccino.

We are very excited to start this new “digital journey” with you.

Leave us a comment below or even a simple “buona fortuna” (“good luck”).

Stay tuned!

Foto dell'esperienza al Colosseo ed al Palatino

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