01 Rome 6 of the best Gourmet experiences in Rome The historic Italian capital is the place to go for extraordinary gastronomic delights By Penny Watson Gladiatorial gala Drink in the sights of the glorious Colosseum HELPFUL RESOURCES Gelato happy hour guests socialise, Parla pairs the gelato with Tourism Rome a cocktail based on the same alcohol used in the Email
[email protected] There’s probably only one thing better than happy treat, creating an unusual but pleasant alternative Web www.turismoroma.it hour on a business trip: a gelato happy hour. to the classic Italian happy hour. Culinary historian, food journalist and certified www.katieparla.com sommelier Katie Parla hosts up to 70 delegates on this gelato aperitivo outing. Guests meet at Cocktails over the Colosseum Gelateria Fatamorgana in Piazza degli Zingari, a stunning square in Rome’s central Monti All that lies between Palazzo Manfredi hotel and district. The gelato maker – a brilliant and Rome’s Colosseum is an open-air archaeological creative woman – conjures up savoury and area called Ludus Magnus, where gladiators alcohol-based flavours depending on the season. warmed up before entering the arena. Hosted Taste-sensation combinations include olive and by Concierge in Rome, up to 100 guests can take vermouth and popcorn and campari. While in this spectacular historical view from the fourth-floor terrace of Palazzo Manfredi while Sweet escape sipping on prosecco and supping on antipasti Gelato happy such as little ‘roses’ of Parma ham, mozzarella, hour starts at pizzette and arancini. A classical music trio adds the Gelateria to the timeless atmosphere.