I went to Rome for a book reading at Almost Corner Bookshop; was grateful for the opportunity. Then afterward I went to Le Mani in Pasta. A classic Roman restaurant where reservations are impossible. You have to show up at the right time, the stars must align and if you are so blessed you can sit down and enjoy pasta in a very intense yet basic way.
The environs are noisy, informal and the room is small and the pasta is fantastic. When it comes to food, fine cuisine can be found everywhere but when it comes to pasta, Italy, still, a one-off.
