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Tag Archives: cafe
L’ora dell’aperitivo
Ah, the aperitivo hour in Italy, like happy hour in the U.S. but so much better. I love bitters and Italy is full of bitter aperitif options: Aperol is a spritzer favorite in Italy and is very refreshing, combining the … Continue reading
Buon onomastico
September 29 is the feast day for St. Michael the Archangel—my husband’s “name day” or onomastico, in Italian. In Italy, people treat their onomastico as a second birthday celebration which is pretty cool. St. Laura’s feast day is October 19 … Continue reading
Posted in cappuccinos, culture, Italians, Italy
Tagged American, birthday, cafe, cappuccinos, Catholic, espresso, feast day, onomastico, panetteria, Pesaro, religion, St. Michael
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Off the beaten path
This morning we had breakfast at Gelateria Caffé Letterario Ludicano, and it reminded me of a New York coffee shop—very modern inside, but nestled in an old building with trendy outdoor tables. I had a delicious chocolate covered donut and … Continue reading
Posted in Italy
Tagged cafe, cappuccino, coffee, coffee shop, conservatory, donut, flavor, Gelateria Caffé Letterario Ludicano, New York, pastry, Pesaro
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Pilgrimage to the Shroud of Turin
On Saturday morning, we awoke to cloudy skies and rain. Luckily, we were leaving in a few hours for Turin. We grabbed a quick breakfast of cappuccinos and cornetti near the hotel at Caffè del Doge, a typically overpriced café. … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, road trip, travel, Turin
Tagged books, cafe, cappuccinos, coffee, croissants, food, Italy, markets, pilgrimage, road trip, tourism, tourists, travel, Turin
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Chasing Cappuccinos 