Photographed byHall, Jean-Blaise
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisRomans take pride in their city-and their cuisine. In every corner of the capital, historic open-air markets herald the seasons with vivid displays of perfectly trimmed artichokes, plump fava beans, juicy tomatoes, bundles of wild greens, or piles of glossy brown chestnuts, all arranged for the sharply discriminating eye. Specialty shops brim with the bounty of the surrounding countryside, from fresh sheep's milk ricotta and cold-pressed olive oil to wonderful wines and cured salumi. An abundance of trattorias, elegant restaurants, inexpensive pizzerias, and charming cafes fulfills the Roman appetite for making the most of the city's culinary delights, from a cone of rich gelato to a four-course meal. Renowned and robust, the food of Rome is a deliciously civilized pleasure. Book jacket., Hearty pastas accented with tomato, pizzas with a crispy-thin crust, and artichokes braised to perfection are all hallmarks of the Roman table. A cookbook that showcases the cuisine and food artisans one of the world's most beautiful cities, Williams-Sonoma Rome is required reading for anyone with a passion for Italy., Hearty pastas accented with tomato, pizzas with a crispy-thin crust, and artichokes braised to perfection are all hallmarks of the Roman table. A cookbook that showcases the cuisine and food artisans of one of the world's most beautiful cities, "Williams-Sonoma Rome is required reading for anyone with a passion for Italy.