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« Bernini belongs to the birds | Main | The smallest theater in the world » January 12, 2006Back in Rome, marveling over American diningHappy [belated] 2006!!! I just got into Rome and am incredibly jet-lagged. It's a nice feeling to be getting back into the routine, but taking those few weeks in my motherland was definitely needed -- not only to surround myself with the familiar but to refresh my memory of the subtle differences between Italy and the USA. 1. What's with the constant eating and drinking? I was doing some after-Christmas-sale shopping in a mall and was appalled at how many people can clothes shop and eat lunch at the same time. Since Italians have such a appreciation for food, they wouldn't be caught dead eating anywhere but at a table. Also, don't store managers get paranoid about spilling on the merchandise? 2. American restaurant service is excellent. Instead of waving my arms to get my Italian waiter's attention to refill my water, American waiters are constantly asking -- almost begging to know -- if everything is up to par. For anyone who has yet to travel to Italy, this type of service is not common so don't go calling the manager if you're still waiting to order after 20 minutes. 3. Diners. Anyone who still has that 1950s-style diner in town should go get some bacon and eggs. Nowhere in Italy can you find a cheap, hearty breakfast and bottomless cup of joe! There are tons of other differences, but for now I need to get back onto an Italian sleep schedule... Posted by Kelsea CommentsGreat article to make you think about why Americans are getting fat. We should take a tip from the Italians and enjoy the job. I really enjoy your blog. Posted by: Beverly at January 17, 2006 1:52 PM Sounds like the Italian waiters are about as attentative as their German counterparts. Posted by: JKW at January 20, 2006 1:14 PM Hi Kelsea: Posted by: Arthur at February 6, 2006 5:23 PM Kelsea, I was at the fashion mall last year, my cousin Andrea lives in Valmontone. I purchased a nice leather jacket at Simon. If you ever go through the town of Frosinone stop at Carrefour. Go to the produce department and ask for Giancarlo Benabei my cousin and say Mike and Linda Aprea from Cumberland RI said hello. We stay with them every August in our home town of San Giovanni Incarico for the beer festivals . We will be there 8/12- 8/27 Distinti saluti Mike and Linda Posted by: MIKE APREA at March 19, 2006 11:41 AM |
Kelsea Brennan-Wessels is a sophomore at The American University of Rome |
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Great article to make you think about why Americans are getting fat. We should take a tip from the Italians and enjoy the job. I really enjoy your blog.
Posted by: Beverly | January 17, 2006 1:52 PM
Sounds like the Italian waiters are about as attentative as their German counterparts.
Posted by: JKW | January 20, 2006 1:14 PM
Hi Kelsea:
It's been a while since I've logged onto the projo.net website, and, as always, I've not been disappointed...for there was you, with your series of pictures and descriptions of Christmas home and then back in Rome...most interesting and entertaining!
I was especially fascinated with your telling of being served in the kitchen restaurant with the long picnic table and paper tablecloth. Reminded me of our first time eating at Durgin Park in Boston, right across from Quincy Market. Have you ever eaten there? They, too, serve family style at long tables. Back in 1952 we stopoped there on our way to Maine to celebrate our having gotten our first home mortgage. Charlotte ordered a prime rib and when it arrived, hanging over a large platter, we were sure it was for everyone at our end of the table. It wasn't!
You write wonderfully well, and sound as though you're really enjoying life there in Rome. That's great!
Take care; Charlotte joins me in wishing you a happy new year in Rome, only a little over a month late. Stay well, and
Cheers!
Arthur
Posted by: Arthur | February 6, 2006 5:23 PM
Kelsea,
I was at the fashion mall last year, my cousin Andrea lives in Valmontone. I purchased a nice leather jacket at Simon. If you ever go through the town of Frosinone stop at Carrefour. Go to the produce department and ask for Giancarlo Benabei my cousin and say Mike and Linda Aprea from Cumberland RI said hello. We stay with them every August in our home town of San Giovanni Incarico for the beer festivals . We will be there 8/12- 8/27 Distinti saluti Mike and Linda
Posted by: MIKE APREA | March 19, 2006 11:41 AM