We tried it and were pleasantly surprised! Great fresh pasta with interesting add-ins. Good vibe to the place as well. Crowded, however, reservations seem to be a must!

Wondering what the word is on this place?

i think this has closed!

thanks - I forgot about this recipe and it's question! And your explanation sounds like a good one!

We also ate at Taverna dei Fori Imperiali and Trattoria Monti - and there were two other places - one where we had napolitan pizza (not eggplant) but highly recommend it and another - also excellent - I will be back to post.

So wish I could imitate the eggplant.

One place was Colline Emiliane - that is one that is often touted on here. But we found two others that were sensational - I will have to collect my receipts and put together my itinerary to share. I was thinking it was different eggplants? Something makes it so light. And also, those crusty edges........ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

While in Rome, we had Eggplant Parm three different places, which in and of itself is unusual for us as we generally never order it back home!. It was incredible at all three places. I am wondering what makes it so different. It definitely has something to do with the baking process - so light - not greasy - not even very saucy - absolutely delicious. Anyone know? Anyone have a FANTASTIC recipe to share. I have made it over the years, but nothing like what we enjoyed in Rome.

Thanks - I will save this recipe for next year and have a brownie bake-off with Nyleve's!

goodhealthgourmet - do you make sufganiyot? Do you have a good recipe to recommend?

Nyleve, I am hoping you are still active on here - I think you might be - I had to search for this old post to be sure to post a BIG THANK YOU for a great recipe that will be a definite saver for years to come. Made these yummy brownies yesterday and they were a hit. Even cut one and presented it with whipped cream and a candle as a birthday celebration for my SIL!

I am impressed with homemade gefilte fish! YUM!
Thanks for the wishes - same to you and yours!
Hunting for some inspiration. Having the popovers in the oven now but need new stuff!

I have the MORE Best Recipes.... are you referring to the Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad?

Thanks! We have just returned, and I will try to post some feedback from our experience. Bar del Pla was on our map as the place we would have gone to, however, we never made it. We had eaten a late lunch, our first in Barcelona, having just arrived that day, went to Tapas24 - and really pigged out! :)
ABSOLUTELY loved Barcelona.... the food....the wine.... the people. More at another time.

I know we will be dragging as we will have arrived that morning. Hoping to stay awake for the concert! I think we will try Bar del Pla. I read great things about it - thanks for the suggestion. Is it far from the Hall? I'd better not drink too much great wine with dinner or, for sure, I will fall asleep! lol
Everything that I read about El Bixto was great as well - but I think we will be looking for more substantial hot stuff - so Bar del Pla will fit the bill perfectly! Thanks! I will be reporting back! Any great recs there?

Thanks, debbie, for the lesson. It is now clearer - and I will be looking for the hot and sweet.

PBSF - thanks for the suggestions - I have only read about El Bixto thus far, and it sounds great and so close by - which is great as we will be struggling with jet lag. I am wondering, tho, because I read some reviews stating that it doesn't have a kitchen and most things are either cold or microwaved? Can you explain more?

I'm confused - should I be looking for smoked pimenton from La Vera --- but is that one and the same as agriculce?

We have reservations at Cinc Sentits - and feel that Sauc might be overload for us two days in a row. As for the pasta suggestion, we will be off to Rome for a few nights - so I am hoping to find some more local food for the area.

Are there any great places for an earlier meal before an evening performance?

Does the whole party (in our case just the two of us) have to order the same - i.e. the truffle course - I will adore it I am sure, but my other half not so much.

Can you share from your experience? We are very excited!

Thanks for the intro to both bottarga and pistachio creme - we will be visiting Rome in a couple of weeks and will be sure to taste this on a menu. I am wondering what you do with the pistachio creme - and if and how it traveled back home?

wow! hadn't realized the prices were that steep! Our trip to Barcelona and Rome is really centered around my food experiences, throwing in the sightseeing for good measure, but we shouldn't go for broke (stupid expression!)! We have reservations for Cinc Sentits for one night - we will be there for three nights. I have been trying to get reservations at either tickets or 41 degrees - but perhaps 41 degrees might be a wish for a return visit. It won't matter if I can't get the reservations anyway!

I am sorry - I am still not familiar with exchange - but are you saying that the cost is over $200.00 US a person?

thanks - we will be staying in Rome - so needed someplace nearby just for dinner.

Castell'in Villa near Castelnuovo Berardenga - sorry for my ignorance - is this near Rome? Sounds like a wonderful experience - I hadn't thought about a dinner in a wine estate!

You brought to mind this question ---- can we bring food thru customs, security, and onto plane to eat for trip from Rome back to states? If so, where and what should we pick up?

ok - sorry - I thought that perhaps because you were a part-time local you might have had the experiences. I will let you know if we get to them!

Please tell me what else to look for in Spain to buy as souvenirs! Thanks!

Thanks - I am drooling!