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Gelato: ICE CREAM EXTREME CHALLENGE
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Restaurant Name: FIOR DI LUNA
It took me 2 years in this country to find the ultimate ice cream - ice DREAM to be sure!! I consider myself fortunate as it took this family 10 years to develop the recipies they use at FIOR DI LUNA - research the ingredients - and bring these ICE DREAM flavors to us!!
The clue to the flavors you will experience here lies in not only in the fresh fruits but also where they manage to get these ingredients. In their back kitchen you will see daily deliveries of fresh fruits used to make the fruit based flavors - then take a look at where they acquire their licorice and their chocolate -- you will understand what diligence they have applied to make arguably the BEST gelato to be found.
In addition to the favorite fresh fruit flavors such as, peach, cocconut, lemon, bananna and strawberry - you well may find mellon, liqorice and an extraordinary fig gelato.
To further qualify my choice, a recent feature from Amazon's 5-star rated book THE TERRIOR GUIDE - FOOD WINE ROME by David Downie is attached by photos here and details the difference between the gelato produced at Fior di Luna and every other gelato shop in Rome! Take a look - let me know if you visit and taste the difference. I have found no other (including Giolitti) that can compare!
An excerpt from Downie's book states: "The ingredients are simple: pure, organic cocoa, and pure, unrefined cane sugar, and that’s it. There’s no added butter or fat. The result is grainy, almost granular, bittersweet, and with a vaguely medicinal yet marvelous flavor. Using these ingredients, Fior di Luna makes five different chocolates, two milk chocolates, and one white chocolate. The chocolates and ice creams with vanilla beans are wildly good: “friends” of the shop bring in the beans fresh – not dried - direct from Mauritius.
Fior di Luna uses exclusively organic milk from the Agro Romano district south of the city. The hazelnuts that go into that flavor are of the Tonda Gentile variety from the Langhe in Piedmont, the pistachios are of the Smeraldo variety and come from Bronte, in Sicily. The plump pine nuts are from the Parco Migliarino San Rossore abutting Pisa. All the nuts used here are bought raw and toasted for Fior di Luna by a small, specialized firm based in northern Italy. No semi-processed nut pastes are used. As the owners go out of their way to explain, they don’t make Roman or Italian but rather Mediterranean ice creams, meaning they use no eggs, except in the crema flavor, and no dairy products in the fruit flavors, which contain only fresh fruit, water, and raw cane sugar. Happily, the results are not only ethical, organic, and well-intentioned – they’re delicious."
Ask for one of the family - Mama Italia, Aldo, Fabio, Sara, Francesco -- and tell them you found them on %VT!!
Take a look at their website and you'll have an idea of the difference between this endeavor and other gelato shops.
Favorite Dish: Fig gelato - dark chocolate - liquoric - vanilla
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Theme: Ice Cream
Comparison: less expensive than average
Phone: 06.64 561314
Address: Via della Lungaretta, 96 - 00153 Roma Trastevere
Directions: Cross the Ponte Garibaldi bridge from the center into Trastevere - right on Via della Lungaretta - 2 blocks up from Piazza Santa Maria - 1st Trastevere stop off the #8 tran.
Website: www.fiordiluna.com
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Restaurant Name: Villa Borghese Casina del Lago
This is a charming new cafe in the restored Casino del Lago - in the center of the lush garden and right by the Lake in Villa Borghese. In a setting reminiscent of a Monet painting - an serene pavilion by the lake in Villa Borghese Park - romantic stop after a row-boat ride on the Lake - ideal for a Campari or cappuccino in the garden.
• opening hours:Tues-Sun: 11:00 - 20:00
• address: in Villa Borghese - left side of the Lake - Viale dell'Aranciera 2, Roma 00197
Favorite Dish: Apertivo - Crodino and pastry
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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10
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Address: Viale dell'Aranciera 2 - Villa Borghese
Directions: By the Lake in Villa Borghese
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Restaurant Name: Casa del Cine Cafe
Sit within the serene grounds of Villa Bortghese on the outdoor patio for drinks - enjoy the minimalist ambiance of the inside restaurant for dining - no reservations required. This is a "find" for anyone in Roma - no need to be associated with the film industry here - all are welcome. Don't miss an opportunity to see the Casa Cinema facilities while you're there. When I wrote this tip, the buffet was 8 Euro - it is now 15 and moved into the main downstairs dining room - still a bargain!
Favorite Dish: I always enjoy the brunch and especially on Sundays because I love spending a Sunday afternoon there in Villa Borghese. The buffet is only 15 € for one plate Mon-Fri -- Sat/Sun all-you-can-eat is higher but still a treat!
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Theme: Buffet
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20
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Address: Lago Marcello Mastroianni 1
Directions: Villa Borghese at Via Veneto entrance
Website: www.casadelcinema.it
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Restaurant Name: Antico Cafe Greco
One of the three most ancient coffee houses in the world - first is in Iraq (if, indeed, it has survived the onslaught). Antico Cafe Greco was a famous stop for Italian and foreign artists. Founded in 1760 by Nicola della Maddalena, a Greek, the cafe achieved fame later when it began to serve a better coffee, served in small cups. Amongst some of its famous clientele were Liszt, Gounod, Stendhal, Heine, Wagner, Twain, Gogol, and D'Annunzio. The rear parlor has a piano - is usually closed to the public - but do ask if you can just view the room. With the minimum imagination you can envision Rossini writing his opera there - Goethe making poetry notes.........
Favorite Dish: I love their cioccolato caldo served with the whipped cream on the side - the real deal - great pastries as well here.
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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20
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Address: Via Condotti 86
Directions: Close by the Spanish Steps
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Pawtuxet Sun Nov 15, 2009 17:19 UTC
I've been noticing a few of those Smart Cars around my village...so cute. Ideal for around town, but I wouldn't dare take them on the highway! | jo104 Fri Nov 13, 2009 13:47 UTC
getting some great insight for my trip over there thanks will be back to check out more for my list | Roadquill Wed Nov 11, 2009 03:16 UTC
Hi Carol, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my Rome page. I will be using some of your tips next time in Roma, but not the "accomodations".. ;-) Ciao, Karl | RoscoeGregg Sun Nov 8, 2009 16:29 UTC
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