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Month: February 2025

Palazzo Caruso: A Boutique Luxury Stay in the Heart of Rome’s Historic Center

Palazzo Caruso: A Boutique Luxury Stay in the Heart of Rome’s Historic Center

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We stayed at Palazzo Caruso on our recent weekend trip to Rome in January of 2025. This was the second time that we’ve stayed here, and though it has not been renovated since 2019, the rooms are still quite fresh and comfortable. We love Palazzo Caruso for it’s location, price, and the fact that you are made to feel like a part of the famiglia while here! The Location Palazzo Caruso is located right in Piazza Barberini, an extremely central…

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Retrobottega Restaurant, Rome: A Hidden Gem for an Unforgettable Dining Experience

Retrobottega Restaurant, Rome: A Hidden Gem for an Unforgettable Dining Experience

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Boy, I was really worried that we wouldn’t be hip enough to dine at Retrobottega in Rome. It’s dark and moody, there are communal tables, the staff is young and perky, and the front of house is jammed full of local Roman 20-somethings hanging out drinking delicious wines and snacking. Luckily, we weren’t the only ones here over the age of 40, and the lovely staff were welcoming, friendly, and attentive. I really should never worry while eating out in…

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RPM Italian: Deeply Disappointing Dinner in Chicago

RPM Italian: Deeply Disappointing Dinner in Chicago

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We recently dined at RPM Italian, excited to try their restaurant week menu. However, when we arrived and realized that the price for restaurant week ($60) was not worth it for the food options offered, we decided to eschew restaurant week for their normal menu. Unfortunately, the food here was extremely disappointing, and they really need to work on describing the food better on their menu, not only here but at RPM Steak as well. It was so bad, that…

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Hidden For Centuries: The Rare Caravaggio You Can Only See In Rome at Palazzo Barberini Right Now

Hidden For Centuries: The Rare Caravaggio You Can Only See In Rome at Palazzo Barberini Right Now

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We recently returned from Rome for a totally intense weekend trip JUST to come to this museum to view one Caravaggio painting, never before on view to the public. The Portrait of Maffeo Barberini has been in a private collection for the last, essentially, 400 years, and hasn’t been seen by anyone alive apart from the folks who own it and those who know them. Indeed, they hadn’t even allowed actual Caravaggio experts and scholars (let alone amateur enthusiasts like…

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