About the Rome Market Walk Walk in Rome
The Testaccio market is a cornerstone of food culture in Rome – the neighborhood has traditionally, for centuries (in fact, stretching back to ancient times), acted as the city's entrance point for produce, meat, olive oil and wine from all over the Roman empire. Today's market, and the vibrant food history that envelops it, is a destination for local cooks (professional and non) who search out the fresh, local goods that make up the native cuisine. Led by a food historian or cook, our Rome Market Walk is an immersion in Roman culinary tradition.
Starting just around the corner from the market, the docent will introduce major themes in Roman cuisine and give you background in both the evolution of this area as a food center and the changes to Roman cooking from ancient times to today. In the market, we will see, smell, and savor the fresh, locally-grown meat and vegetables, cheeses, breads and baked goods. Your docent will discuss the importance of eating what is di stagione (seasonal
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The Testaccio market is a cornerstone of food culture in Rome – the neighborhood has traditionally, for centuries (in fact, stretching back to ancient times), acted as the city's entrance point for produce, meat, olive oil and wine from all over the Roman empire. Today's market, and the vibrant food history that envelops it, is a destination for local cooks (professional and non) who search out the fresh, local goods that make up the native cuisine. Led by a food historian or cook, our Rome Market Walk is an immersion in Roman culinary tradition.
Starting just around the corner from the market, the docent will introduce major themes in Roman cuisine and give you background in both the evolution of this area as a food center and the changes to Roman cooking from ancient times to today. In the market, we will see, smell, and savor the fresh, locally-grown meat and vegetables, cheeses, breads and baked goods. Your docent will discuss the importance of eating what is di stagione (seasonal) and how Italian cuisine is critically linked to fresh produce and familial traditions. You will have a chance to discuss, taste and photograph the local produce – as well as pick up typical recipes that you can recreate at home.
If time allows, the group may walk through the former slaughterhouse of Rome, which today hosts a contemporary art museum and a small organic market. We will also visit some of the exquisite food shops in this area, including a cheese shop, a pasta shop, and perhaps a wine store. At the end of the walk, the docent will share some of her dining picks for a traditional lunch based on native specialties.
