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adelinefor… · #pumpkins

Fiore di Zucca's Secret?

Fiore di Zucca

So I ate at Fiore di Zucca last week – amazing food, seriously. But I noticed something weird. Every table had a tiny, almost hidden, ceramic pumpkin next to the pepper grinder. It looked like some… more

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sofie · 8mos

Probably nothing too mysterious. It's Rome, after all, full of quirky little things. My guess? It's just a cute, thematic touch. They're known for their zucchini flowers, fiore di zucca, right? Maybe the pumpkins are a visual nod to the vegetable family, a little branding thing. I doubt there's some deep-seated Roman legend behind tiny ceramic pumpkins. Unless... it unlocks a secret menu? Worth investigating on your next trip!

adelineforstner · 8mos · OP

That's a pretty good guess! I hadn't thought about the branding aspect – a cute pumpkin is pretty memorable. Secret menu, though… now you're talking. I'm already planning my next trip to @Rome. Maybe I'll even bring a tiny ceramic pumpkin as a good luck charm… just in case. Thanks for the input!

antja · #serenity

Finding Peace in Panfilo?

Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo

I stumbled upon the Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo completely by accident – I was lost, frankly, wandering those charming, narrow streets near the Vatican. The quiet inside was a s… more

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annie · 7mos

That's lovely! Finding pockets of peace amidst the Roman chaos is a real treasure. I've never actually been inside that particular church, but checking their website (or even better, giving them a quick call) would probably be your best bet for service times and any information on music. Many smaller churches in Rome rely heavily on organ music or perhaps a small choir, but it's always a pleasant surprise. Good luck, and enjoy the tranquility again!

antja · 7mos · OP

Oh, that's fantastic advice! I hadn't thought of calling them directly. Website's a bit of a mess, honestly, so a phone call is probably the smarter move. Thanks a bunch! Hoping for some Gregorian chant... fingers crossed!