Too much food for one day!

The Jewish ghetto and Synagogue are just where we are staying, and this is a new area for us compared to staying in the Trevi area on past trips. 

We have found this area a little more gritty but has its own style.

Today we started by exploring the Synagogue and its museum, The history here goes back hundreds of years, and it was strongly apparent the Jewish in this area are proud of the history they have. It is a complex history, and the museum provides a thorough explanation to us non-Jewish people.

From there, we hung about the Jewish area. We replicated the visit to the bakery Katie mentioned yesterday, this time getting a slice of the ricotta cake and the other items we purchased yesterday also. 

It was then a short walk in the rain to Piazza Venizia, but after having some pub food at the Scholars Lounge Irish Pub, I had a Guinness Stew and Mashed potato, while Katie had some roast Chicken and vegetables. 

After lunch, we passed by Basilica di San Marco Evangelista and admired the amazing building and its decoration. 

Later in the day, it was on the bus and passed the Colosseum to Basilica di San Clemente, a church that was built over a pagan temple & Roman house.  The church was impressive, but as we stepped down through the levels and eventually walked into the roman House with natural spring. (unfortunately, no photographs were permitted)

Finishing the day was at the restaurant in our street, Bottega Tredici. it was a little pricy, but a great way for us foodies to conclude this trip.  The chef uses common Italian ingredients and puts a new modern spin on them.

Roman Artichoke’s Tarte Tatin: Roman artichokes with their cream smoked, stuffed with herb bread and parsley sauce

Fassona, mushroom, hazelnuts, bernese Piedmontese Fassona tartare sautéed mushrooms, crunchy hazelnuts, Béarnaise sauce, aromatic herbs from aquaponic culture

Cacio e Pepe

Roman-style cod ravioli, Ravioli stuffed with cod and lemon thyme on milk and pine nut sauce, tomato confit cream, parsley gel and raisins with champagne vinegar.

Duck, radicchio, orange, Grilled duck breast, with roasted radicchio, Cointreau sauce and fresh orange

Veal cheek, mashed potatoes, tarragon pistou Veal cheek stew, French purée, tarragon and chives mortar

Tiramisu

It is our final evening in Rome. After almost 4 weeks touring this wonderful country, it will be great to get home, see family see sunshine and our little mate, Frank. 

Ciao, till our next adventure, Shannon & Katie.