In this former power station, a majestic building from 1912, the grease of Diesel engines and antique grace come together in an unexpected and very poetic way. There are some masterpieces of sculpture there, including the muse Polymnie which, on its own, is well worth the (big) detour.
Via Ostenzia, 106. + 39 060608. www.centralemontemartini.org.
She may be 55 years old, the family and Italian shoe brand L'Autre Chose, has not aged a bit. On the contrary ! With stylist Michela Casadei, she has enriched herself with a line of colorful and timeless clothing. Hard not to crack.
Piazza Campo Marzio 9-11. +39 06 6878542. www.lautrechose.com.
… sweet little words in notebooks whose cover immediately announces the color:“I write better than Dante” or “Have we met before? ". The texture and smell of paper makes us very quickly abandon Facebook or WhatsApp. And for the record, know that our banknotes were made on Fabriano paper in 2002!
Via del Babuino, 173. Tel. +39 06 32600361. www.fabriano.com.
A real "fast pasta" canteen that attracts both Roman ties in their beautiful Zegnia costumes and tourists with backpacks. At €4 the plate of the day (plastic) and a stone's throw from Piazza di Spagna, don't expect a smile from the owner. The radio goes full throttle, we eat… on the shelves, even “inside”!
Via della Croce 8. Tel. +39 06 6793102.
Grocery-restaurant-wine bar… It’s “three in one”. As a result, we eat against the ham window where the Roscioli family is busy cutting beautiful slices. On the plate, a real treat that is well worth breaking the bank. The cheaper alternative? The Roscioli bakery, a stone's throw away, where they make delicious pizzas.
Via dei Giubbonari, 21. +39 06 6875287 and Via dei Chiavari, 34. +39 06 6864045. www.salumeriaroscioli.com.
Not far from the Vatican, here is a trendy wine bar-restaurant far from the tourist traps of the area. Ham à volo, small white... Perfect for an aperitif in a beautiful setting.
Via Properzio 31. Tel. +39 06 89024554. www.passaguai.it.
Here is a beautiful workshop which, as in the past, weaves baskets and hats and repairs chairs.
Via del Pellegrino, 93. +39 06 68806204.
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