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Coffee, Gelato & Aperitivo
Roman Coffee Culture, Decoded for Americans
Coffee in Rome is nothing like coffee in America — not the drinks, not the ritual, not the etiquette, not even the price. There are no venti oat-milk lattes…
Jun 11, 2026
Aperitivo in Rome: Where to Have the Best Sunset Spritz
Aperitivo is one of Italy's most civilized inventions: the pre-dinner drink-and-snack ritual that bridges the late afternoon and Rome's famously late dinner…
Jun 11, 2026
Rooftop Bars in Rome With the Best Views
There's no better way to see Rome than from above, drink in hand, as the sun sets over a skyline of domes, bell towers, and terracotta rooftops. Rome's rooftop…
Jun 11, 2026
Gelato Done Right: How to Find the Real Stuff
Gelato is one of Rome's great cheap pleasures — and also one of its most common tourist traps. The streets around the major sights are lined with shops selling…
Jun 10, 2026