It is Monday in Rome. 
Da Augusto does not open for half an hour so we have time to explore the colourful streets and vicoli.
Bill is collecting graffiti and posters.
We love this local Superwoman.
We know that the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is just steps away, so we decide to drop in.
Here it is. The mosaics on the facade were put there in the 12th century. How magical is that!
You see why Mondays in Rome find us at Augusto.
"Sono felice" means "I'm happy" in Italian. Sono felice!
Augusto serves their tiramisu by the slice. It is delicious.
We stepped blinking into the sun, and slipped down the shady Vicolo de'Renzi toward Via del Moro,
Bill and I are crossing the Tiber to visit our favourite restaurant in Trastevere.
At midday shafts of sunlight illuminate the visitors.
Italian cuisine is famous for performing miracles with the simplest of ingredients. It does not get simpler than sausage and lentils -- but the flavour!
On Sunday an enthusiast of Italian "slow food" told me about vignarola (vee-nya-ROL-a): fava beans, artichokes and peas. Our server at Augusto told us they had it on the menu as the ingredients were all in season.
Also in season is puntarelle: an endive in anchovy dressing.
I am glad you tried the springtime vignarola. I was very curious about it. And puntarelle is incredible!
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Lisa R-R
The vignarola really was a revelation and we're with you on the crispy deliciousness of the puntarelle. Hooked on Roman spring vegetables!
DeleteHa. Another blog I enjoyed reading. That superwoman also made me laugh !!
ReplyDeleteImagine finding a work like that in Rome! This town is full of surprises, as you can imagine, Liam.
DeleteThat brings back such lovely memories of meeting up with you guys in Trastevere. So beautiful and yummy!
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