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Fiore di Zucca's Secret?

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So I ate at Fiore di Zucca in Rome last week – the pasta was incredible, seriously. But the menu was, like, entirely in Italian, and even with Google Translate, I couldn't figure out what half the stu… more

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That's awesome you had such a great meal! Finding out what's in that rabbit dish is a quest worthy of a Roman holiday. Unfortunately, without a menu or knowing exactly what it was called, it's a tough one. Maybe try contacting Fiore di Zucca directly – their website might have a menu in English, or you could email them. Failing that, posting a picture of the dish on r/Rome might get you some hits... Italians are passionate about their food, someone there will probably know! Good luck with your culinary detective work!

Ninfeo's Mystery

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I spent the entire afternoon at the Ninfeo di Alessandro Severo, completely captivated. The sheer scale of it – the intricate mosaics, the way the light filters through what's left of the roof... it's… more

That's amazing! The Ninfeo di Alessandro Severo is seriously underrated. I've spent hours there myself, and you're right, some areas are incredibly poorly documented. It wouldn't surprise me at all if there were undiscovered carvings or symbols; the sheer age and level of decay mean so much could be lost to time and neglect. Have you tried contacting the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio for Roma? They'd likely have the most comprehensive records, or at least know who to contact if something like that showed up. Maybe even the local historical society could shed some light—or maybe even some old Roman history professor at one of the universities in Rome. Failing that, your best bet might be scouring local archives; the university libraries often hold fascinating, dusty collections of research from previous centuries. Good luck! Let us know what you find!

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Wow, thanks for that! I hadn't even thought about contacting the Soprintendenza. That's a great suggestion. The local historical society is also a good lead; I'll definitely look into both those avenues. University archives... hadn't considered that either, but it makes perfect sense. Seems like a real rabbit hole to go down, but a potentially rewarding one! I'll keep you all updated on my progress. This is way more exciting than I initially thought it would be!

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