Browsing by Category: Offal

Anchovy and pecorino pizza at Pizzarium.

Rome has plenty of chefs, pizzaioli included, who enjoy celebrity status. The city’s two heavyweights, Stefano Callegari of Sforno and 00100, and Gabriele Bonci of Pizzarium, have lots in common, including the same yeasted starter (Bonci’s recipe), top-notch ingredients, and unconventional toppings. But what Callegari turns out of his fryers and ovens at (more…)

Curious about what to eat in Rome, from pasta to offal? Wondering how to visit underground archaeological sites during the upcoming Roma Nascosta event? I answer all these questions and more on the latest Eye On Italy podcast. Listen here.

Yesterday I took a stroll though London’s Borough Market and the butchers at the Ginger Pig were breaking down lambs. I dashed over to the shop to document this beautiful process in which no part is wasted. Using meat saws and cleavers (more…)

I got caught in the rain near Castel Sant’Angelo at lunchtime on Monday and I took that as a sign to try the nearby L’Arcangelo, a super famous, well loved place run by Arcangelo and Stefania Dadini. Unfortunately, I had misinterpreted the sign. (more…)

I am an omnivore in every sense of the word. I might live off of pizza and street food most days, but I’ve got room for poncy nouvelle cuisine. And, while I routinely reach the recommend daily fat allowance by noon, you won’t see me turn down cuisine (more…)