Brunch in Rome is a curious thing. It occupies a vague position, hovering somewhere between the traditional, big Sunday lunch…
Maddie DeWitt
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In the Spotlight: Big Mama
by Maddie DeWitt February 23, 2012Here in Rome, we’re always looking down. Not that there aren’t beautiful sites above eye-level (Michelangelo’s cupola, I’m looking at…
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Carnevale a Roma
by Maddie DeWitt February 15, 2012Although Rome has one of the oldest Carnevale celebrations in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages, it’s popularity has…
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Valentine’s Day in Rome
by Maddie DeWitt February 13, 2012What better place is there to spend Valentine’s Day than Rome – a city who literally gives its name to…
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Word of the Day: Blizzardino
by Maddie DeWitt February 10, 2012Here at Young in Rome we’re very committed to linguistic excellence. On a daily basis, we strive to help improve…
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Italian Craft Beer Week: Feb 13 – Feb 19
by Maddie DeWitt February 7, 2012Settimana della Birra Artigianale, or, Italian Craft Beer Week, starts this Monday. Close to 300 pubs, stores, and breweries are…
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Baby It’s Cold Outside…
by Maddie DeWitt February 3, 2012With the skies a-darkening and the temperatures a-dropping this weekend, it looks like we might be kissing our “Dear God…
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Frescoes and French Diplomats – Visiting the Palazzo Farnese
by Maddie DeWitt January 31, 2012The Palazzo Farnese and its namesake Piazza are located just meters from, and with a view of, the chaos of…
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Word of the Day: Assaggio
by Maddie DeWitt January 25, 2012About a year ago, I arrived in Rome with two years of college Italian and a fairly good grasp on…