thank you anthony bourdain...and noah molk
Today after my morning class, I went grocery shopping (Mom, don't act so surprised). I actually enjoy grocery shopping here...The grocery stores are small and don't have so many options. I never understand why we need ten thousand varieties of pasta or why there are so many types of toilet paper. I've noticed that people here only shop for a day or a two at a time, which is different from the way most Americans shop, which is for a week at a time. After grocery shopping, I got home and read for a bit, since being abroad I have been able to read frequently (if you're interested in what I've been reading here is my goodreads account and I am always looking for book recommendations). I had finally worked up an appetite and decided it was time to head to Bonci.
Side bar: This summer I lived with my friend Abigail, who is from Chicago. Her boyfriend, Noah, who is also from Chicago, was a frequent guest in our apartment. They constantly raved about how Chicago pizza is unparalleled and I would have to disagree with them and say thin crust is the way to go. Noah's stepmother graciously sent us some Chicago style pizzas and while I gave it a shot, I just could not garner the same enthusiasm. When I arrived in Rome, Noah informed me that I had to go to Bonci for life-changing pizza. While I was a bit skeptical since we do not see eye to eye on Chicago pizza, I decided it was time to humor him. It also helped that Anthony Bourdain did a segment on it...Bonci is northwest of the Vatican, and about a twenty minute walk from where I live. (Thank god I walked, I needed to burn off some cals after what I ate) I stumbled upon Bonci, there is not much signage, but I knew I had arrived when I saw a line out the door. While I waited for my number to be called, I surveyed the options the arancini looked amazing and there were so many options for pizza. The pizza there is priced by weight, which I found amusing. I got a spaghetti arancini and the three cheese pizza. They were changing. The pizza was thick but so soft. I cannot adequately describe the deliciousness of it, so I will include some photos. If you are ever in Rome, you should make a stop here.
This afternoon we went to the MAXXI Museum, a contemporary art museum, which was designed by Zaha Hadid. I loved it. We only had a little time to look around, but one exhibit I had a chance to take a look at was "Gravity: Imagining the Universe After Einstein." It was interactive and focused on the intersection between art, technology, and science. Unfortunately, it was all black-lit so I don't have any photographs of it. I'm definitely going to bring my mother back here when she visits.
PS Thank you Noah Molk.
Side bar: This summer I lived with my friend Abigail, who is from Chicago. Her boyfriend, Noah, who is also from Chicago, was a frequent guest in our apartment. They constantly raved about how Chicago pizza is unparalleled and I would have to disagree with them and say thin crust is the way to go. Noah's stepmother graciously sent us some Chicago style pizzas and while I gave it a shot, I just could not garner the same enthusiasm. When I arrived in Rome, Noah informed me that I had to go to Bonci for life-changing pizza. While I was a bit skeptical since we do not see eye to eye on Chicago pizza, I decided it was time to humor him. It also helped that Anthony Bourdain did a segment on it...Bonci is northwest of the Vatican, and about a twenty minute walk from where I live. (Thank god I walked, I needed to burn off some cals after what I ate) I stumbled upon Bonci, there is not much signage, but I knew I had arrived when I saw a line out the door. While I waited for my number to be called, I surveyed the options the arancini looked amazing and there were so many options for pizza. The pizza there is priced by weight, which I found amusing. I got a spaghetti arancini and the three cheese pizza. They were changing. The pizza was thick but so soft. I cannot adequately describe the deliciousness of it, so I will include some photos. If you are ever in Rome, you should make a stop here.
This afternoon we went to the MAXXI Museum, a contemporary art museum, which was designed by Zaha Hadid. I loved it. We only had a little time to look around, but one exhibit I had a chance to take a look at was "Gravity: Imagining the Universe After Einstein." It was interactive and focused on the intersection between art, technology, and science. Unfortunately, it was all black-lit so I don't have any photographs of it. I'm definitely going to bring my mother back here when she visits.
PS Thank you Noah Molk.
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