The resorts, where most Romans head to

If in July Fregene is packed of Roman families and youngsters (especially on weekends), 

in August locals take at least two full weeks off from work. Funny is, that they do not take a break from each other, since all will meet again in one, or more, of the following destinations:

Lazy summertime

Summer is the time of the year created to take a rest from hectic life. 
It's the perfect season to live moments of lightness 

by getting rid of

BACCANO                                                                          Via delle Muratte, 23
I was strolling downtown, when I casually passed by this newly opened restaurant, just a few steps away from Fontana di Trevi. Its name's Italian, but it looks like a lovely French
bistro.
The first time, I tried the salade nicoise,

while my friend chose a

Back home

Even if I spent only a few days in NY, it seems I've been gone for weeks. The Big Apple is the liveliest place I know and, true, it never sleeps.

I had a pleasant flight from Amsterdam

and I landed just in time to

My dear friends,

I hoped to be able to write a new post before taking a week off from the blog (I have found this great restaurant downtown!), but I didn't make it.

So after a few hectic days getting all set for my (too short, unfortunately) stay in NY, I wish you ALL a great week, hopefully away from this amazing heat! xo

Eataly

After having heard and read, soooo much about this place, I couldn't ignore my growing curiosity and avoid stepping in, since it opened in Rome too, last Thursday.

Eataly is a huge three-storey building,