ROME
The 'Eternal City" has lots of different neighborhoods each with a unique and distinct flavor.
One area you might enjoy is CAMPO DEI FIORI, literally "field of flowers" . It is a bustling market square with vendors selling all types of foods, but on the perimeter you will find authentic "enoteche" or wine bars.
Sit, sip and enjoy the view of people as they walk by!
Another area is TRASTEVERE, Rome's left bank. A gritty, truly Roman neighborhood with great trattorie and pizzerie, as well as funky shops.
Some restaurant ideas: go to the newest emporium of everything Italian: EATALY. (www.nytimes.com/2012/07/22/tr
This outpost offers several restaurants, all very good, as well as opportunities to purchase authentic Italian products. Walk around and enjoy a glass of wine with cheese, or have lunch in one of the several trattorie.
For a very special dinner, try SORA LELLA, www.soralella.com
"Tucked behind the ancient Portico d’Ottavia, here you’ll feel like if you were eating in ancient Rome with the Teatro di Marcello in sight. Giggetto serves good Roman and Jewish cooking in a friendly setting. Best bets are Jewish-style artichokes, fried cod filets, chicory shoots with anchovy sauce (puntarelle) and stuffed zucchini flowers. Book in advance if you want a table just off the ancient Porticus of Ottavia"
Shopping: Via del Corso and all the streets criss-crossing it are filled with boutiques and stores for all tastes, but less touristy than the Spanish steps area, Via Cola Di Rienzo is a street lined with shops where local Italians buy their fashion. Also the department store COIN/EXCELSIOR is a good Italian version of our Bloomingdale's...fair pricing and great selections...the best one is located at San Giovanni in Laterano ( one of the historic squares of Rome)
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