Why Local Delis Are Superior To Chain Sandwich Shops

Welcome to another edition of Bonji’s Hot Takes, where we serve up fresh and unconventional culinary ideas that are guaranteed to tickle your taste buds. We hope your week has been filled with success and happiness. The weekend is already near but we hope to offer some value before this week closes and you are enjoying the time off. Today, we wanted to touch on the massive chain sandwich shops that you see on every street. Now listen, I am 100% guilty of walking into Subway plenty of times in my life, specifically when I was in a rush or … Read more

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Chain / Delis / Local / Sandwich / Shops / Superior

A Guide to Rome’s Best Coffee Shops

Rome is home to the full range of coffee bars that represent the state of coffee drinking in Italy today: from pre- and post-war bars with old-world interiors and a balance of traditional atmosphere and service blended with modern sourcing practices; to mid- and later-20th century cafes in which going for a coffee is almost more about the experience than the drink; and finally a more recent cadre of specialty coffee establishments with greater attention to bean sourcing and other facets of modern coffee culture.  Historic (1930s-40s) Roman Coffee Bars Sciascia Caffè Sciascia prides itself on having sourced “artisanal” coffee … Read more

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Coffee / Guide / Romes / Shops