Rome

Heinz and Teresa’s sense for business. Beck, a German of Rome, and his war machine

Can a great chef also be a great entrepreneur? This is the question we are trying to answer. Today, we want to explore Heinz Beck's economic empire that starts from Rome and radiates in the world. 

The Rome DOC is relaunched. President Galassini: "In seven years we have increased our production tenfold"

Consortia. After 7 years, the Consortium Doc Rome was born. Here is what the Vino Doc Roma association is going to do to promote its wine. 

Mercato Centrale Roma. Umberto Montano’s thoughts a year from opening

Dining entrepreneurship always presents risks, especially in certain neighbourhoods. Umberto Montano managed in Florence, doubling in Rome, and tripling the format within the Tuscan I Gigli mall. A year after the Rome opening we asked the founder for his thoughts...

The Farmer's Market at the Circus Maximus reopens. Again under Coldiretti with products from Lazio and earthquake areas

After months of diatribes the most famous Rome farmer’s market at the Circus Maximus will reopen. It had closed last winter with no news of a new concession. Back then the “eviction” of Campagna Amica was the talk of the...

Local&Global: kids, farmers and world citizens at Marcigliana

A Sunday of playfulness, fine food, farming culture and cultural exchange. The latest project promoted by ABC lands at Riserva Naturale della Marcigliana, in the countryside just outside of Rome. With it come kids scampering in the fields to teach...

Riccardo Di Giacinto and Ramona Anello at La Rinascente in Rome, opening in October

Plusses will include a value food offer available all day long, and breathtaking views over the Rome rooftops. The new and improved Rinascente department store located on via del Tritone and due to open in October promises an international grand...

10 September Food Festivals

From cheese to couscous, by way of sake and desserts, September is the opening of the food festival season in Italy. Here are the most interesting ones. 

Giovanni Passerini, the Italian chef who bewitched Paris

Contemporary Italian cucina: straightforward, inspired, elegant. A cuisine of research and method, an experience that’s worth the trip. The Italian chef Giovanni Passerini is a perfect example of great modern Italian cuisine.

Summer dining: the best beaches in Rome and 15 favourite restaurants

For Italians it’s normal to end beach days seated at a seaside table, feet in the sand, eating fresh seafood and drinking chilled wine before heading back to the city. Here are some of the best beaches (and restaurants) along...

Primo al Pigneto closes. The end of a Roman dining era

In 2016 it celebrated its tenth anniversary, but now Marco Gallotta’s kitchen on via del Pigneto as we know it and have come to love is about to put out its burners. The sad news arrives via a curt Facebook...
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