My Dad loves vongole so Jaime chose this place which has fresh seafood.    In Italy, they charge you for bread per person 🙂  The best presentation for Calamari fritti 🙂   This looks like a small portion but it is a lot 🙂  A different take on vongole from what we are used to.  But delicious still.  Pasta in Italy is the true al dente
 Fish of the day which was very good and very fresh  Uni  Very serious in Italy 🙂   In the basement where the restroom is – there is a private room 🙂  

 Our son is on his second month in Rome and is loving Europe. I tease him that he is already Italian. Papa agrees – Half “Ita” and half “Ilonggo” ( haha!! )  He is on a semester abroad and chose Rome. There’s so much more out there other than New York City !! His school is in the Trastevere area and so they live nearby school. He showed us around his area. He has walking classes where they go to the actual sights and artworks that they are studying. He scheduled his classes from monday to wednesday so he can travel to nearby cities in Europe from thursday to sunday. What a great opportunity for him to be doing this

*** Trastevere is considered by many most authentic Roman quarter because, Although not far from major tourist areas in the city has maintained its distinctive rhythm and lifestyle. The district begins,at one end, with the tiny and so beautiful Tiberina Island.
This island was founded (the legend say…) before 500 BC from a bundles of wheat, today the site has the Fatebenefratelli Hospital. Also the main point is the beautiful view from the island that is scenic; with the Tevere River and the lights of Rome as a frame. #Trastevere #h2hrome #h2heducation

He took us on tour around where he lives and where his school is.  I love the cobblestone streets and the feel of the old city

 He first lived on top of that sign – the window above it – but they moved because there was not enough space for the 4 of them  They were lucky to move here which was a building with 3 floors and a rooftop which they had all to themselves!!  LUCKY!!! 

 7 course Dinner after the opera at Il Pagliaccio @ristoranteilpagliaccio  #ilpagliaccio #h2hmichelinstar #h2hrome

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After Dal Bolognese, we walked a few steps to have coffee at Hotel de Russie @hotelderussie  It’s owned by a British – Roco Forte who has hotels all over the world #hotelderussie #h2hrome Beautiful Terrace!!!

At the terraza at @hotelderussie look for Arthur Mendoza and he will make you a good cup of cappuccino.  He has been working in Rome for
13 years. He started as a helper but because of his initiative he is now a barista. #h2hpeople #h2hproudtobepinoy #h2hrome

Bolognese is a specialty from Bologna which is why it’s not always in the menu in Rome restos. So to be sure you get your bolognese in Rome, go to Dal Bolognese 🙂  Everything else is good not only the Bolognese.  It is also in the heart of Piazza del Popolo or Plaza of the Pope
Grilled artichokes Tortellini Bolognese Spaghetti bolognese Cotoletti Milanese

An amazing dinner – one of if not my best Michelin dining experience at La Pergola @heinzbecklapergola at the@romecavalieri  by Chef Heinz Beck @heinzbecklapergola #heinzbecklapergola#heinzbeck #h2hrome #h2hmichelinstar
In Italy they take water seriously. I belong here 🙂  But the most serious is La Pergola @heinzbecklapergola@romecavalieri where they have a 12 page Water Menu.   Water from all over the world!! The most expensive bottle is from Norway at 210€ WOW #heinzbeck#watermenu #h2hrome
10-course set meal which had generous portions was too much.  Those that had the 8 were also having a hard time finishing the portions.  So be ready for a hearty and delicious meal 5 kinds of salts La Fagotteli in La Pergola @heinzbecklapergola WORLD FAMOUS and A “MUST” dish to eat in your lifetime – WOW – his version of carbonara – he even shared the recipe https://youtu.be/Vmf9D24TOFY #heinzbeck#lafagottelli #h2hrome #h2hmichelin
 part 2 desserts

 super love the candle arrangement they brought in for dessert.  We thought it was someone’s birthday! but every table had it for dessert.  It as a centerpiece. Cheese cart
and the petit fours that came in a little cabinet with drawers – W??W#heinzbecklapergola #heinzbeck #h2hrome#h2hmichelinstar  They made sure you cannot steal the napkins in the restroom haha!! 🙂  They did it so well it looks like an art piece 🙂
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Discover multi-awarded Heinz Beck’s “concealed art” in Rome’s sole three Michelin star restaurant. La Pergola Rome promises a memorable dining experience.

 Teatro dell’Opera in Piazza Navona : Music in Bernini’s Rome – Diverse musical styles of the 17th century performed with the period original instruments, surrounded by the baroque sculptured, the frescoes and marbles of Sant’Agnese in Agone. The Borromini Sacristy and the whole church was exclusively reserved for that evening  #h2hrome #bernini #santagneseinagone #h2hentertainment

Buon Giorno !!  Breakfast at Portrait Roma @lungarnocollection@ferragamo Everything fresh, everything organic at the roofdeck of the hotel !  It already comes with the room so of course 5 out of the 10 pounds that I gained came from here 🙂   #lungarnocollection #salvatoreferragamo#h2hrome #h2hbreakfast
Beautiful day in Rome!   View of the Spanish Steps around 3 blocks away. No traces of snow from the roofdeck of Portrait Roma @lungarnocollection @ferragamo#lungarnocollection #salvatoreferragamo#h2hrome Fresh Italian breads and pastries, deli, cheese from @roscioliroma #lungarnocollection #portraitroma #h2hrome #h2hcheese #h2hbutter
 Yogurt cart!!  Olive oil from the @ferragamo family business  Fresh mozzarella everydayThe cheeses change everyday
You can also order ala carte so one day we tried the eggs benedict
They gave the women fresh flowers during Women’s Day

Our first meal in Rome was at Roscioli @roscioliroma  4 generations of Bakery since 1824. A restaurant since 16 years ago. #roscioli #roscioliroma #h2hrome #h2hpasta#h2hcheese Roscioli @roscioliroma #roscioli #roscioliroma #h2hrome
 Compliments which was so yummy! Click below to go to their website