tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138470063298495175.post5038440864342683991..comments2023-10-31T02:01:21.617-07:00Comments on Ketchup and Soup: in the ghetto....White Pepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386745426489122028noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138470063298495175.post-81071012421727372492009-07-24T13:38:46.943-07:002009-07-24T13:38:46.943-07:00i tend to stay away from whole fish or prawns in g...i tend to stay away from whole fish or prawns in general but this all sounds pretty tasty.White Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386745426489122028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138470063298495175.post-8905701039577486862009-07-22T09:03:59.814-07:002009-07-22T09:03:59.814-07:00oh, and ps, the bill included a liter of house whi...oh, and ps, the bill included a liter of house white and sparkling water.TekkaDon Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661346558218994532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138470063298495175.post-50452337728633017412009-07-22T08:53:28.469-07:002009-07-22T08:53:28.469-07:00thank you, TR! the unadorned plate is very common...thank you, TR! the unadorned plate is very common in rome...mostly because they pride themselves on "typical" food. roman cuisine is all about honoring the food that people grew up with and traditionally came from the home. they like to spotlight the freshest ingredients and the simplicity of preparation. i really enjoy this type of multi-coursed dining. <br /><br />however, i also like complete plates which you find more often here. <br /><br />i have to say, this place was a little pricey, but then i remember that we ate all seafood. i think the bill was 88euro, which is about $125. however, you don't have to tip there because most restaurants include a service charge. if you have an extra nice meal, it's pretty customary to leave the change and an extra euro or two.TekkaDon Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661346558218994532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138470063298495175.post-61668212730666366252009-07-22T02:42:19.211-07:002009-07-22T02:42:19.211-07:00very interesting post....a lil' history...a li...very interesting post....a lil' history...a lil' food stuff...the bangin' prose.....<br /><br />i'm wondering: is the unadorned plate (absence of garnish...spotlight on just the main player, etc.) common with all restaurants? also: how much was the bill?<br /><br />last: love the coffee...but grappa is the best digestif!Tim Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660449290039956208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138470063298495175.post-79844834036685276792009-07-21T16:52:02.309-07:002009-07-21T16:52:02.309-07:00A truly great meal. Would have been nice if I was...A truly great meal. Would have been nice if I wasn't sweaty the whole time!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101345435860777765noreply@blogger.com