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May9

da Meo Patacca – Piazza dei Meranti – Rome, Italy

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To celebrate the 2,763rd Birthday of Rome, we decided to have dinner at a typical Roman Restaurant. 

Pinelli, Meo Patacca. Table 52: Nuccia accetta...

Pinelli, Meo Patacca. Table 52: Nuccia accetta Meo Patacca come sposo (“Nuccia accepts Meo Pattacca as her husband”) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Everyone pointed the way to da Meo Patacca!


Remington Olmstead created this 19th century tavern in the Trastevere Quarter.

Trastevere 2

Trastevere 2 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Fountain at Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, ...

Fountain at Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Located in the charming and romantic Piazza dei Meranti the charm and warmth is so very inviting…

There is ample seating outside; however, we were dining very late and wanted to experience the full ambience of the interior…..

once inside we became enchanted with the magic of the kitchen……the chefs all working in harmony……a beautiful ballet of sights, smells and culinary creation…….

we passed tables of wonderful food and I began to imagine what delights the evening might provide……

I was all settled in watching the dance of the chefs and so entranced with their creation…………….

…….. when at once it began with a bluster (click it if you don’t belive me!!!)…….

….the musicians…..raucous..melodic….and so very, very entertaining…………oh what fun was the night promising!!!…..

…….and then it began….the wine, flowing like an eternal river…….the food…course after course after course…….and the music continued until we were swept into the wild and gypsy past of this magical city…….

I only managed to photograph a few of the dishes…………the fault belonging to ………well you know……..

I must say that it was a magical evening and I look forward to returning to the past in da Meo Patacca……..

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Feb15

Verona, Italy

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The beautiful city of Verona, setting for the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet is a jewel in the crown of the beautiful place called Italy.

From the majestic churches to the Roman arena, Verona has it all.

Verona lies about two hours from Milan and Venice. Verona is the City of Romance and Love. Unlike many large cities in Italy, Verona offers an easy-going pace and feel. Ancient Romans used Verona as a resting place before crossing the Alps and therefore the city is brimming with Roman ruins. Of course, the most famous of reflections upon Verona was begun by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

 The famous balcony of Juliet is a must when visiting Verona. Her bronze statue stands silently below the balcony and visitors caress her right breast to ensure that they will find true love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course Romeo had a balcony too……. it is not as visited or sought after as that of the fair Juliet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strolling about Verona is a wonderful experience. Everyone ends up in Piazza Erbe, Verona’s market square, where vendors come to sell their wares in a place that was once a forum in Roman times.

 

 

 When exiting the courtyard of Juliet’s home, The Tin Man wrote a message on the wall. When you visit Verona see if you can find it. The Scarecrow’s secret will be revealed!