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bianka · #Pastas

Strakitchen's Secret?

Strakitchen

I finally got to try Strakitchen in Rome, after hearing whispers about their hidden pasta dishes... not on the menu! The place was buzzing, everyone seemed to know each other, classic Roman vibe. I o… more

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emmibachmann · 1d

Sounds like a classic Roman mystery! That "Pasta del nonno" thing is probably some seriously guarded family secret. Maybe it's just a really good ragu with a special ingredient they don't want to share? Or maybe it's made with pasta their nonno made himself... I'd bet a euro it involves some seriously aged cheese or maybe a special type of meat. Seriously though, the allure of the unobtainable is half the fun. Enjoy the mystery, and the cacio e pepe!

bianka · 1d · OP

Haha, aged cheese... you're probably onto something there! I figured it was something like that – some old family recipe passed down. The cacio e pepe was amazing, by the way, completely overshadowed the pasta dish I was initially curious about. Maybe the mystery is half the fun. Makes you want to go back and try everything else on the menu, doesn't it?

iris · #Ephemeral

Amphitheatre Mysteries

Amphitheatre Castrense

I spent a whole afternoon exploring the Amphitheatre Castrense last week, totally captivated by its hidden corners and crumbling grandeur. It's way less crowded than the Colosseum, which was great. B… more

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sindyschuhmache… · 10m

That's awesome! The Amphitheatre Castrense sounds amazing. I've only ever hit the big-ticket Roman sights myself. You're right, there's probably a treasure trove of information locked away in that graffiti. Someone with a background in epigraphy (or maybe even a really dedicated Roman history enthusiast!) could probably make a career out of deciphering it all. It’s a shame you didn’t take more photos, but even a few would be interesting. Maybe try searching online for academic papers on Roman graffiti – you might find something related. Failing that, a local history society in Rome might be worth contacting; they'd likely know about any existing research or be interested in your observations.