In Between Classes

Ciao!!

I am running between classes, but I wanted to check in and talk about my awesome weekend that involved incredible food, lots of sleep (very needed) and a most beautiful city. I spent Saturday in Bologna and was exposed to food and wine that has only ever appeared to me in dreams.

My friend and I went, and dedicated the day to shopping and eating as we are a little worn out on the art tourism at the moment. It was a clear, slightly chilly day and we spent it walking around the university area of the city around buildings that contained huge accomplishments in research and invention like Marconi's telegraph and such. After wandering around, and spending much time admiring the "Due Torri" or Two Towers that figure so promiently in Dante's Inferno on either side of the Gates of Hell, we doubled back and sat in the Piazza San Petriano between the Church and the Palazzo Communale that houses the Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna. It was so fun to watch the people prepare for their Festival of San Petriano, and we were happy to enjoy the sun and delicious wine. After much sitting and lots of looking we headed to dinner and what I now term as the GREATEST RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO.

It is called Di Caesari, and it is owned by an Italian family that also owns its own vineyard and provides the restaurant with its incredible vino that is made right in Bologna and the Emilio-Romagna region. I had a tortelloni in butter and sage sauce that rivals any dish I have ever consumed. It was the perfect blend of fresh pasta, fabulous ricotta, and the most subtle sauce that it seemed to be a part of the pasta. A more simple and yet delicious meal has not been eaten.

Well that's my news for now, the upcoming week is a busy one with Midterms coming soon I have papers, outlines and presentations in my future.

Love you all, and thanks so much for the positive feedback on this endeavor!

a piu tardi!
That Girl in Europe