8 Things to do in Florence 

Life and work recently took me back to Florence. The city of Michelangelo’s David and [...]

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HeartRome Review: Marzapane

With its designer tones and clean wooden lines, sitting inside Rome’s Marzapane restaurants, you could [...]

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Irene: Sassy Tuscan dining in the very heart of Florence

The first time I visited Florence I was in my early 20s. (I won’t say [...]

Seasonal dining. A Rome Review: Zest Bar & Restaurant, Radisson Blu Es.

Food in Italy is dictated by seasons. Whatever is fresh and in season is generally [...]

Easter in Abruzzo: 72 hours of food

This weekend I spent Easter with my extended relatives in Abruzzo. My parents were both [...]

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Brunching in style at Rome’s Hotel de Russie

There are 5 star hotels in Rome; even the ultimate in high-end luxury. Then there’s [...]

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HeartRome Review: La Tavernaccia da Bruno in Trastevere

I’ll be the first to admit that Trastevere is packed full of tourist-trap restaurants. Places [...]

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15 Melbourne Dining Experiences

My first post for the year is not about Rome, but my home city, Melbourne. [...]

The 25 HeartRome Dining Highlights of 2015 

To say I had some unforgettable dining experiences in 2015 would be an understatement. I [...]

Melbourne Dining: Cutler & Co

[bs_label type=”info”][/bs_label]Yes I come back to Melbourne every year to see my family and friends [...]