Bizarre Foods: Rome Pictures
Andrew Zimmern heads to Rome for tastes that stand the test of time. Go behind the scenes with Andrew and get his take on the Italian capital.
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Andrew Zimmern
Episode:
Rome: Porchetta, Pecorino and Pizza
Andrew Zimmern at the Testaccio Market
Feasting on a chickpea fritter sandwich at the Testaccio Market in Rome.
Rome's New Stuffed Pizza Triangle
Trapizzinos are a newfangled food based on the idea of a stuffed pizza triangle. These are filled with offal delights.
Charcuterie at Testaccio Market
Katie Parla and I check out a selection of charcuterie at Testaccio Market in Rome. Video: Rome's Testaccio Market
"Jewish–style" Fried Artichokes
Carciofi alla Giudia, or "Jewish–style" fried artichokes, at Flavio al Velavevodetto. Related: Rome Travel Guide
Pecorino Romano
Pecorino Romano wheels get waxed, an ancient practice to protect the cheese.
Tufa Caves at Brunelli Dairy
Wheels of pecorino Romano aging inside ancient tufa caves at Brunelli Dairy.
Roman Centurions and I
Roman centurions and I in front of the Colosseum in Rome.
Porchetta
Porchetta seasoned and ready for the oven at Il Norcino Bernabei.
With Vitaliano Bernabei at Il Norcino Bernabei
Making porchetta with Vitaliano Bernabei at his century-old butcher shop, Il Norcino Bernabei.
Handcrafted Sausages
Handcrafted sausages at Il Norcino Bernabei.
Eel Fishing on the Tiber
Eel fishing on the Tiber with the last eel fisherman in Rome, Caesar Bergamini.
Fried Eel
Fried eel from the Tiber River.