{"id":2576,"date":"2014-07-31T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eurotalk.com\/blog\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2014-07-31T14:00:44","modified_gmt":"2014-07-31T13:00:44","slug":"giovedigelato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utalk.com\/news\/giovedigelato\/","title":{"rendered":"#gioved\u00ecgelato"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you’ll know if you\u00a0saw my earlier post about Italian habits<\/a>, I have just come back from living in Rome for four\u00a0months as part of a compulsory year abroad for my university degree (a.k.a. second gap year). Before departing for adventure no.2 of the year, I was excited to see old stuff, learn some crazy hand gestures, and most importantly, eat well. I soon realised that all of the items on my checklist would be fulfilled the moment I set foot out of my front door every single day of my stay.<\/p>\n

As \u2018old stuff\u2019 goes, I\u2019d say my favourite has to be the Column of Marcus Aurelius<\/a> at Piazza Colonna, which stands part way down the Via del Corso that runs from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia and the gigantic Vittoriano monument. The column towers majestically above shoppers and tourists, who hardly stop to marvel at the intricate story told by the ascending marble figures.<\/p>\n

After only a short while in Rome, I came to the realisation that it is in fact impossible to express oneself without one\u2019s hands. Well, express oneself properly anyway. No ‘ma che?’ (an expression of confusion\/outrage\/misunderstanding\/shock) goes without a frown and a double-handed finger-grouped wrist shake, and joy does not exist without at least one arm raised in the air for celebration. These are a passionate people, and they aren\u2019t shy of showing you exactly how they feel.<\/p>\n

Now food. I honestly can\u2019t express how much I miss fairly-priced, handmade, loaded plates of pasta, and pizza by the rectangular slice topped with every cut of ham and cheese under the sun. However, it is with gelato that my heart lies, and it’s\u00a0yearned for it ever since my return. For 18 weeks I undertook an Instagram project entitled #gioved\u00ecgelato<\/strong>, trying out new flavours, gelaterie, and selfie angles every Thursday. And it is with you that I would like to share my top three\u00a0gelaterie in Rome (and the flavours I chose when I was there).<\/p>\n

La Romana<\/span><\/a>, 60 Via XX Settembre<\/p>\n

I must have been to this gelateria every week I had guests, or if one of my friends had guests, or if I was passing by on my way home, or if it was hot\u2026 any excuse really. They offer you white or dark melted chocolate in the bottom of your cone that comes from a free flowing tap, and a choice of four\u00a0flavours of cream on top of your piled-high gelato. Flavours include \u2018biscotto della nonna\u2019, \u2018crema dal 1947\u2019 and \u2018zabaione come una volta\u2019, inviting you – and all the other 30 people in the queue – to taste the family history of the place. All this for only \u20ac2.50. Why did I ever leave?<\/p>\n

My #gioved\u00ecgelato flavours: ricotta with caramelised figs, yogurt with honey and hazelnut, dark gianduja chocolate in the bottom of the cone, and zabaione cream on top.<\/p>\n

\"Gelateria<\/a><\/p>\n

Fatamorgana<\/span><\/a>, 9 Via Lago di Lesina<\/p>\n

There are several Fatamorgana around the city, but I like this one by Villa Ada in particular, because it makes the journey into a pilgrimage, and the gelato just that little bit more well-deserved. Every time I went (again, it was a relatively frequent occurrence), there were hoards of children with mothers, fathers and grandparents, clambering over each other in an orderly Italian fashion, somewhere between patient and not so, waiting for their number to be called. With over 70 different flavours, I was secretly pleased I had a little while to wait, otherwise I\u2019d never have been able to make a decision: wasabi chocolate, rice and vanilla, and all of the traditional favourites in between. There\u2019s even a sweet little park just opposite where you can enjoy your exotic choices!<\/p>\n

My #gioved\u00ecgelato flavours: blackberry, ginger with honey and lemon, and three-spiced chocolate chip. No cream this time.<\/p>\n

\"Gelateria<\/a><\/p>\n

Come il Latte<\/span><\/a>, 24\/26 Via Silvio Spaventa<\/p>\n

This little gem is just round the corner from La Romana, and although not quite as busy, it is equally worth a visit. Instead of chocolate in the cone, they dip a decorative waffle in it, so that the chocolate dribbles over your gelato. The choice of flavours is not extensive, but changes with availability of ingredients, which adds an element of excitement to the experience (if it isn\u2019t your first time), and underlines their artisan quality.<\/p>\n

My #gioved\u00ecgelato flavours: melon, salted caramel with Himalayan rose, and a waffle dipped in dark chocolate.<\/p>\n

\"Come<\/a><\/p>\n

These gelaterie are all slightly out of town, away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist centres. For more central options try:<\/p>\n

nr. Trevi Fountain.\u00a0San Crispino<\/span>, 42 Via della Panetteria<\/p>\n

nr. Circo Massimo.\u00a0Il Gelato di Claudio Torce<\/span>, 59 Viale Aventino<\/p>\n

nr. Vatican City.\u00a0Old Bridge Gelateria<\/span>, 5 Via Bastioni di Michelangelo<\/p>\n

Buon appetito!<\/p>\n

Lucy<\/p>\n

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