Testaccio, the old slaughterhouse district in Rome, is shaped like a wedge of cheese. In it, some of Rome’s finest sandwiches, pasta and pizza can be found, in bars and trattorias that perfectly punctuate a night in one of the area’s buzzing discos. Local writer Rachel Roddy breaks down a culinary paradise.
Silk handkerchiefs anyone? Small ears? Little tongues? Clattering with vongole, stuffed with fresh spinach and ricotta, or rich with a chill-beating ragù?
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When Kylie Minogue jumped on the rosé train, releasing her own wine a couple of years ago, it became the latest in a long line of celebrity rosé brands. Today, the pop star’s natty signature is in supermarkets everywhere – a little taste of the Loco-Motion for £9.
From buzzy, Venetian-style bacaro cool to elegant neighbourhood spots and hearty home cooking, London has an abundance of excellent Italian restaurants to choose from. Hand-rolled pasta, regional specialities and an unfussy yet vivacious style is the hallmark of Italian cuisine; here’s where to enjoy the best of it. ...
