01 February 08

City Cents

City Cents

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Rome

1 PINOCCHIO DESIGNER TOY
Italian craftsmanship is world-renowned, as is this Disney creation. Wooden models like this one can be found in many specialty stores. €10

2 INTIMISSIMI LINGERIE
Romans take pride in what they wear, right down to the bottom, and this mega-chain is sure to have something for everyone. €29

3 FAKE DESIGNER BAG
Trastevere has a host of stalls selling all manner of bags, from late afternoon. And be prepared to haggle. €10

4 CAT CALENDAR
You’ll see plenty of strays around the ruins in older parts of town, so grab one of these calendars. €6

6 ST EUSTACHIO’S
This is not only the place to get coffee specialties that more resemble desserts, but also the place to buy one of their packaged blends. €7

7 ICE CREAM
If you want to share many scoops, grab a box of gelato from Fior di Luna (96 Via della Lungaretta), for some of the freshest flavours around. €7

8 PIZZA
Thin-crust, melt-in-yourmouth Roman pizzas can be found all over town and make a great meal. Just follow the smell from the wood-fired ovens. €6

9 JOE RIVETTO CUBE, ENERGIE
Super-trendy fashion brand Joe Rivetto can be found everywhere from clothes to nightspots. €13

10 ROMA C’E MAGAZINE
Available at any newsstand, weekly Roma C’e has events and restaurants, with English summaries at the back. €1.50

11 ZERO6 EVENTS GUIDE
Pick up this essential clubs and concerts guide at cafés and music shops. Although in Italian, you can easily decipher the timetable. Free