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Posts about beer.

ma che siete venuti a fa trastevere

Sticking to this week’s craft beer in Rome theme, I asked Sam Carolan, University of Minnesota student, Parla Food intern and budding craft beer drinker to check out Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fà in Rome’s Trastevere district. This pub is one of the greatest places in Italy to drink beer and, though it can be an intimidating (more…)

Blind Pig

I don’t know about you, but I’m in the mood to read about beer. I have been spending some quality time in the US with friends, family and colleagues and am really enjoying the American craft beer scene. But I would be lying if I didn’t say I miss my favorite Roman watering holes, so I asked Jen Tarbox of Context Travel to submit a guest post on (more…)

beer_1

What better way to beat the elements than with exceptional beverages? Beer drinkers, listen up! I am hosting a casual tasting in NYC on Saturday February 9. From 3-5pm, I will be pouring great beers from my favorite producers, including LoverBeer, Birrificio Montegioco and Birrificio Barley. Forget that (more…)

The craft beer trend is in full effect in Rome and small pubs and beer shops have cropped up all over town. Some are more serious than others and not all are worth a dedicated trip, but Birra + has been holding it down in Pigneto since 2009 and I routinely head there for super hoppy New and Old world (more…)

I recently joined the wonderful Anthony Capozzoli on his radio show “How to Tour Italy” to chat about beer, food, apps, tours, and more. Listen here or download the podcast in iTunes.