#ItalianFun

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Polpo - grilled Spanish octopus, arugula, garbanzo beans, Calabrian aioli. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnypU1hEn_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lxbcm2xliodi

[sissiglotters]

This is Luca. Italian macho man? Noooo! It’s just a mask. A funny moment. Luca loves joking and enjoying life. You have to know this about Italians- that they are happy people, they always joke and have fun when they are with friends. Here you can find more tips about Italians: https://youtu.be/Ds20v7XjO20 Actually, in the video you can see Luca’s ‘real face’ too :D This photo reflects only a small part of the real Luca. As I said, he is joking and acting like an ‘Italian macho man.’ But the truth is that, the stereotype that Italians are macho men isn’t true. At least, not in the case of Luca…. I’ll show you the real face of Italians from a foreign point of view… Follow me! #italianmachomen #happyitalian ##italianstereotypes #italianfun #realitaly #italianfriends #italyforever https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9_CqzJ0e3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t19qgeepo8zb

[unaragazzaamericana]

My Favorite Italian Moments

My trip to Italy is full of amazing memories. Here are a few of my favorites...

1) THE FIRST TIME I WOKE UP IN ROME

This is the view from our room at St. John's campus. I remember waking up in Rome that first morning and thinking, 'wow, we're really here'.

2) GETTING GELATO FOR THE FIRST TIME

Enough said...

3) LOOKING AT THE CITY FROM ABOVE

From the top of the Victor Emmanuel Monument, we saw the entire city of Rome.

4) WHEN OUR WAITER DREW A HEART IN CHOCOLATE ON MY PLATE

Yup... no one else got a heart... (I'm a brat)

5) TUESDAYS AT RANDY'S

6) GOING TO THE COLISEUM

...because it's awesome.

7) RELAXING IN POSITANO AND CAPRI

Hanging by the water and taking boat rides around the island, we saw the most incredible views of Italy.

8) EATING DINNER AT THIS QUAINT, PRIVATE BACKYARD RESTAURANT

The food was amazing, the atmosphere was calming, and a musician played some of our favorite classic songs.

9) HIKING MT. VESUVIUS

... even though I felt like I might fall off a few times.

10) FINDING THIS GRAFFITI iN NAPLES

I think it says, "The streets are for those who love", or something similar.

11) TAKING THIS CUTE PHOTO IN CINECITTA

... and seeing the sets of Gangs of New York and Rome shortly afterward.

12) WHEN I FOUND THIS PANINO IN FLORENCE NAMED AFTER ME

...and the Italian language doesn't even have a 'Y' in it!

13) ENDING A STRESSFUL DAY WITH THIS BREATHTAKING VIEW

A musician also played acoustic American songs. This moment was the only part of the day I felt happy and at peace.

14) ENJOYING A GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE

I've never seen anything more beautiful in my life.

15) GETTING THE COURAGE TO JUMP INTO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

It didn't seem so scary with the calm, clear water.

16) THAT TIME WE MISSED JAMIE SO MUCH THAT WE DREW HIM INTO THE PICTURE

17) WHEN RANDY TOOK US "CHURCH HOPPING"

... like a pub crawl, but with churches...

18) WHEN SARAH AND I ORDERED A GLASS OF WINE AND GOT A BOTTLE INSTEAD

I wasn't mad about it.

19) GOING OUT IN BORGO AND TRESTEVERE

The equivalent of Brooklyn in Rome.

20) THE TIME IN CASTEL GANDOLFO WE COULDN'T PULL IT TOGETHER LONG ENOUGH TO TAKE A SERIOUS PICTURE

21) GETTING CAUGHT IN THE RAIN AT CASTEL SAN ANGELO

I have never been more soaked in my life. But it was a ton of fun.

22) THE TIME RANDY SLIPPED ON THE WATER FOUNTAIN

We were dying laughing... poor Randy...

23) ALL THE TIMES WE GOT GUISEPPE THE HOFSTRA LION DRUNK

24) THIS AMAZING SUNSET

25) MAKING A TOAST TO OUR LAST DAY IN ROME

26) WALKING AROUND FOR THE LAST TIME

I had the most amazing month studying abroad in Rome. I've never had so much fun or been so happy in my life. I wish I could do it all over again!

[table41tommy]

Cannoli - whipped ricotta cheese, pistachios, chocolate sauce. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwn1T73h1ru/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nvu8xwnsuyyx

[table41tommy]

Tiramisu - ladyfinger cookies, cocoa, chocolate sauce, espresso, mascarpone cream. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwn1J3ihQao/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2sopzamlvbac

[table41tommy]

Cosolette al Brasate - braised short rib, mascarpone polenta, shiitake mushrooms in natural jus. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwn09knBrQ3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13iu1vqejgnk4

[table41tommy]

Mushroom pizza - cremini mushrooms, fonduta, fontina cheese, chives, truffle oil. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwn0hN2HiUr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18azolqhvb85j

[table41tommy]

Italiana pizza - fontina, sliced prosciutto, shaved parmesan, mozzarella. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwn0V1MHKJo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t0cagapcujkw

[table41tommy]

Carbonara - peppered bacon, mascarpone cheese, butter glaze, egg yolk, chives. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwn0Lb0H2Op/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=84280b5h0gs2

[table41tommy]

Insalata di la Casa - iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, fontina cheese, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, Calabrian soppressata. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnzvronAGY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dzmqjhz8gyf

[table41tommy]

Burrata di Buffalo - arugula, black mission fig jam, Saba sauce. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnzexxhDEm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ul0em3l3pywd

[table41tommy]

Caesar salad - charred romaine hearts, white anchovies, Caesar dressing, croutons. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnzTUPBKBc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kpqb68p3wncu

[table41tommy]

Arancini - breaded risotto balls with salted cod and picadillo aioli. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwnyz1ZhOt1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18fn4ih8fg03i

[table41tommy]

Saba Old Fashioned. First visit to Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. @sabaitalian . . #italianfun #italianrestaurant #italianfood #italiancuisine #mediadinner #familystyle #wine #italianwine #vino #pizza #pasta #piatti #burrata #arancini #polpo #calamarifritti #gnocchi #bruschetta #tiramisu #cannoli #insalata #logansquare #logansquarechicago #ChicagoInsiders #chicagofood #chicagofoodscene #chicagofoodbloggers #chicagofoodie #checkpleasepics #latergram #latergramming .  . Reviewing for @thelocaltourist (at Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnyXoaBgIZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lrrs4cr0ytc5