TASTING ROME

In sharing Rome's celebrated dishes, street food innovations, and forgotten recipes, journalist Katie Parla and photographer Kristina Gill showcase its unique character and reveal its truly evolved food culture-- a culmination of 2000 years of history.

They cover the more expected classics (Cacio e Pepe, Pollo alla Romana); the fascinating but largely undocumented Sephardic Jewish cuisine (Polpette Finte, Pizzarelle); the authentic and tasty offal (Guanciale, Insalata di Nervitti); and so much more.

KATIE PARLA holds a sommelier certificate and a master's degree in Italian gastronomic culture. She writes about Roman food and beverage culture for the blog ParlaFood.com and the website TheRomeDigest.com, and has created three mobile dining apps. She often appears as a Rome expert on the History Channel and the university lecture circuit.

KRISTINA GILL is an international food assistance adviser, and manages the relationship between the UN World Food Programme and one of its largest donors.