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How To: Bar prices
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  • Written by lucamag on Oct 1, 2005
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    • i was in a bar in the centre the other day grabbing somthing to eat. i asked for a sandwich: 1,5 euro. then a couple of tourists come in and ask for the same kind of sandwich: 5 euro. i was about to complain to the owner when i saw the tourists go and sit down at a table.

    here's the thing: in italy we almost never sit down to have a coffee a cappuccino or something to eat. most of the tourists do, and for that there is an extra fee. most bar owners don't even bother any more to explain it to people and so they give italians the regular price and tourists the higher price, knowing that they're going to sit down anyway.

    so feel free to sit down if you want, but remember it's not free.

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    How To: great coffee
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  • Written by lucamag on Oct 1, 2005
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    • One of the best and favorite coffees in Rome can be found right in between piazza navona and the pantheon. It's the Caffè Sant'Eustachio, in Piazza Sant'Eustachio 82.

    Their best is the Grancaffè that is a foamy double coffee. You will notice that there is no sugar in sight: that is because they take care of that and if you ask for additional sugar, they will give it to you, but with a little disappointment (as if you know better than them on the right amount of sugar to use...).

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    How To: Great Ice Cream
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  • Written by lucamag on Oct 1, 2005
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    • On average, the ice cream you find in Rome is very good. I mean I can't really remember the last time i had a bad ice cream in Rome. However, if you want something really special, my suggestion is Il Gelato di San Crispino.

    The flavours vary according to the season and they are always looking for new textures and mixtures. it's simply unique.

    the original place is in Via Acaia 56, near San Giovanni Basilica.
    now it's open also near the Trevi Fountain in Via della Panetteria 42.

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    Lacristina Fri Sep 29, 2006 02:40 UTC
     I saw a reply of yours in the forum recently, and today looked up your Rome page. I enjoy seeing your replies and your tips are great...but...are you as serious as your photo suggests? :o)    		diamond_skies Mon Oct 3, 2005 09:57 UTC
     Ciao Luca e benvenuto a VT! Great start on your Rome page - will be back to check for more tips on one of my favourite cities!

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