Rome, Italy served as the inspiration for Chef Joe Flamm’ new restaurant, il Carciofo, which is scheduled to open in Chicago this December and will feature delicacies from appetizers thru dessert.

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In Rome, where every other restaurant promises a ‘true’ carbonara or ‘classic’ pizza, the pursuit of authenticity can feel elusive.

Arriving in Rome for the first time is like being dropped into a sprawling open-air labyrinth where every path beckons. Where to start? What to prioritize? How to assure the best experiences in a ...

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