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- Herausgeber: Gramercy Park Press
- Kategorie: Lebensstil
- Sprache: Englisch
Andrew Delaplaine is the ultimate Restaurant Enthusiast.
With decades in the food writing business, he has been everywhere and eaten (almost) everything.
“Unlike the ‘honest’ reviews on sites like Yelp, this writer knows what he’s talking about. He’s a professional, with decades in the business, not a well-intentioned but clueless amateur.”
= Holly Titler, Los Angeles
“This concise guidebook was exactly what I needed to make the most of my limited time in town.”
= Tanner Davis, Milwaukee
This is another of his books with spot-on reviews of the most exciting restaurants in town. Some will merit only a line or two, just to bring them to your attention. Others deserve a half page or more.
“The fact that he doesn’t accept free meals in exchange for a good review makes all the difference in his sometimes brutally accurate reviews.”
= Jerry Adams, El Paso
“Exciting” does not necessarily mean expensive. The area’s top spots get the recognition they so richly deserve (and that they so loudly demand), but there are plenty of “sensible alternatives” for those looking for good food handsomely prepared by cooks and chefs who really care what they “plate up” in the kitchen.
For those with a touch of Guy Fieri, Delaplaine ferrets out the best food for those on a budget. That dingy looking dive bar around the corner may serve up one of the juiciest burgers in town, perfect to wash down with a locally brewed craft beer.
Whatever your predilection or taste, cuisine of choice or your budget, you may rely on Andrew Delaplaine not to disappoint.
Delaplaine dines anonymously at the Publisher’s expense. No restaurant listed in this series has paid a penny or given so much as a free meal to be included.
Bon Appétit!
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Table of Contents
2022 | ROME
Andrew Delaplaine
Table of Contents | Chapter 1 | Introduction | Chapter 2 | The A to Z Listings
Chapter 3 | Nightlife | Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 | The | A to Z | Listings
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
2022
ROME
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The Restaurant Enthusiast’s
Discriminating Guide
Andrew Delaplaine
Andrew Delaplaine is the Food Enthusiast.
When he’s not playing tennis,
he dines anonymously
at the Publisher’s (considerable) expense.
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James Cubby – Senior Editor
Copyright © by Gramercy Park Press - All rights reserved.
The Restaurant Enthusiast’s
Discriminating Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
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Chapter 2
The A to Z Listings
Ridiculously Extravagant
Sensible Alternatives
Quality Bargain Spots
Chapter 3
Nightlife
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Chapter 4
Shopping
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
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“When in Rome do as the Romans do,” and that means enjoying the wonderful food. Visiting Rome may be as much about the food as it is about visiting the museums and historical landmarks. A trip to Rome is certainly not complete without experiencing the food and drink at the many colorful trattorias, pizzerias, ristorantes and gelaterias. For many years Rome’s restaurant scene remained the same and you could stop by a favorite eatery for mounds of pasta but there’s been a recent explosion of new restaurants, Panini shops, street-food stalls, bakeries, and cocktail bars run by a new generation of Romans who are adding a new flavor to the ancient city. Traveling the winding streets of Rome you will find many Italian restaurants in tourist centers. While most restaurants in Rome offer the native cuisine you will also find eateries offering Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and Thai food but beware, the standard is not as high as you will find in other major cities. Once you try the cuisine at the traditional Italian restaurants you probably won’t care to try anything else, anyway.
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The best way to see Rome is to walk, since the transportation can be a bit unreliable, and you can discover so much more on foot. You’ll see a whole world that could never be described in any tour book. You’ll be lured by the salespeople, the aroma of a bakery, and possibly find a hidden piazza that seems right out of the 16th century (because it is). You’ll wander through neighborhoods filled with families and shops.
There are restaurants everywhere but you should know a few things before heading out for a meal. First, realize that the Italians have a timetable with restaurants opening for lunch from noon to around 3 p.m., and dinner doesn’t begin until 7 p.m. Since the Italians usually don’t eat until 9 p.m., it’s advisable to dine eat early to avoid the crowds and most likely you’ll also be dining with other tourists. (If you want to eat with the locals, the later you eat, the better.)
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Most of the restaurants located on the main squares may offer great views but the better and less expensive eateries are usually located on small streets away from the bustling crowds. For the most part, avoid restaurants that have waiters aggressively trying to lure customers into their venue or passing out flyers. The good restaurants don’t need hawkers.
Once inside, don’t expect the waitstaff to be as friendly as waiters in America. Waiters are there to do a job and will recite the specials, explain certain dishes, and will even help you select a wine for your meal. Italian menus are divided into courses. Italians often order one course at a time. They approach food in a much more relaxed and (some, including myself, would use the word “civilized”) manner. They eat it and then order another course if they’re still hungry. Don’t look for a lot of those Italian dishes that you’re use to seeing at your local Italian eatery at home because many are not authentic Italian so they won’t be on any menu here in Rome. Personally, I always make a habit to asking for any specials if they are not offered because often they are some of the freshest and best dishes you can get. If there are specials, I always select one over anything on the menu. Always.
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Getting the bill and tipping. Italians take their time eating and dining is never rushed. You may have to ask for the check as they consider it rude to drop down a check immediately after a meal is finished. Don’t be surprised if it takes a good 15 minutes for the check to arrive after it has been requested. Note that in Rome, the waiters are paid a good wage and do not count on tips. Romans generally leave a euro per two people for a meal but many restaurants add a service charge so then you don’t leave a tip. Tips should be left in cash because they don’t offer an option to add a tip to a credit card charge.
Enjoy the sites of Rome, see the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, enjoy Sunday morning shopping at the Porta Portese flea market, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and climb to the top of St. Peter’s Basilica. Those things will all help work up an appetite but nothing gets your stomach churning more than the aromas in the air from the bakeries, the pizzerias, and the outdoor cafes. Eating authentic Italian cuisine is an experience and nothing like eating at your neighborhood Italian restaurant.
When in Rome, there are dishes that you can’t leave without trying. Authentic Carbonara is the best and Al Moro, a restaurant located near the Trevi Fountain, is famous for its Carbonara.
