David Downie Books

Focusing on the culinary landscape of Rome, this guidebook categorizes local dining options, gourmet shops, and wine venues by neighborhood. It features intriguing sidebars that delve into the city’s rich culinary history and culture, highlighting traditions like the watermelon festival and the significance of local ingredients such as artichokes and strawberries. The text also explores notable historical figures and events related to Roman cuisine, offering insights into the evolution of dining and winemaking in the Eternal City.

These are complete guides with categories that include: -- Hotels for people who hate tour groups and conventioneers -- Hotels for visitors who confuse cash and class -- Hotels for people who wear black clothes -- Hotels for people with old money -- Hotels for people with new money -- Restaurants to revitalize a 27-year-old marriage -- Must-sees for visitors from Minsk -- Best free Happy Hour munchies -- Top leather bars -- And much, much more!This is a totally fresh, new approach to travel writing for the sophisticated, young-spirited traveler who is tired of the fatuous cliches and dry promotional fluff that passes for guidebook writing today. Travel books will never be the same again!

Presents a guide to the districts of Paris, describing the history, buildings, landscape, social customs, and people of the city in each section