On a Date in Italy: A 1960's Hotel in Sorrento

Here are some photos Sam took while staying at the Parco dei Principi , a seaside hotel designed by Gio Ponti on the Amalfi Coast. The hotel was designed in 1962 and has had very few renovations. It's always nice to see an original building that has remained the same. Sam reported that there were 30 different tile designs used throughout for the flooring.

Photos and text: Sam Grawe

On a Date in Italy: Down to the Amalfi Coast

Guest post by: Sam Grawe

In this post, we continue to follow Sam and Anissa on their road trip in Italy. Here is Sam's report on two restaurants near Sorrento:

We left Rome after a few days and cruised down to Sorrento,  Agripoli, and the Amalfi Coast. South of Sorrento is where Mozzarella comes from. We ended up at an awesome place in a small seaside town called Agripoli il Ceppo. It was the spot, rustic and simple.

In another Amalfi coast town, Ravello, there's a spot called Trattoria Cumpo Cosimo on Via Roma, 48, where an old lady named Netta rules the roost and cooks up amazing food:  

Photos and text: Sam Grawe

Next up: The 1960's hotel designed by Gio Ponti in Sorrento, the final post featuring Sam and Anissa's Italian road trip.  
 

On a Date in Italy: A Roman Deli

Guest post by: Sam Grawe

In part II of On a Date in Italy, we continue to follow Sam and Anissa as they step inside a magical deli in Rome. Here is Sam's report on the salumi, cheese and beyond:

So this place Roscioli in Rome is a deli, and a restaurant, and was our favorite overall meal. The best cheese and meat selections, amazing carbonara, and such a great vibe to be eating in the middle of an amazingly stocked deli!

Salumi selection:

Lazzio cheese selection with truffle honey:

Carbonara...

Lil choco dippers with coffee

the vibe...

Next up: Down to the Amalfi Coast



Text and Photos by Sam Grawe

On a Date in Italy

Guest post by: Sam Grawe

Sam Grawe and his wife, Anissa, hit the road in Italy last month to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.  We will publish Sam's road trip report in several posts, here is the first one, in his words:

Here's a brief rundown on some stuff I/we ate:

In Milan, at Peck, a wonderful upscale food store with a cafe on the second floor.

Bresaola with Robiola and Arugula:

Crespelle stuffed with Ricotta / Zucchini flowers / topped with a white sauce / cheese:

In Parma, at a Parmesan cheese producer outlet:

 



Parmesan Mousse with Candied Pear and aged Balsamic:

Culatello ham (only made with the tenderloin of the right leg of the pig, the one it rests on while lying down instead of the one that it stands up with!):

 

The best street in Rome! (no salumi in sight unfortch):

Probably the single best dish I ate in Italy. At a place called Pizzeria Roma Sparita in an overlooked section of town.

Pacchieri stuffed with ricotta/artichokes, topped with cherry tomatoes & pancetta chunklets and cheese:

Roma Sparita is famous for their Cacio e Pepe ( Pecorino Romano and pepper )



Trippa alla Romana in Rome!



Anniversary styles:




... On a Date in Italy continues here!


Photos and text: Sam Grawe