I spent a beautiful 'happy hour' at Freni e Frizioni ( Brakes and Clutches ) in Trastevere this past Saturday night. I love this out of the way, non touristy spot with a elegant allure and industrial twist. Right next to the Piazza Trilussa near the banks of the Tevere River. We relaxed to ultra modern tunes (they have a live DJ) while sampling the very tasty and healthy happy hour buffet that is offered along with your 6 euro ticket for any type of drink you desire. The crowd is young and hip and the ambiance is fresh and funky. This is a great stepping off point before a scrumptuous dinner at one of the many pizzerias or trattorias in the area. I would suggest Dar Poeta which I will feature in an upcoming blog. Arrive around 7pm to beat the ultra trendy crowd that goes from 10 to 100s in seconds flat. This location is perfect in the warmer months as there is a very large terrace and staircase attached to the bar that fills up with cocktail goers and lends to many hours of watching the gorgeous hipsters of Rome.
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Gretchen,
ReplyDeleteI remember the outside terrace and the people spilling out onto the staircase when last in Rome with you. What is the name of that delicious pizzeria we ate at around the corner? I remember the grilled eggplant and zuchinni on our pizza with the perfect crust. Great trip! Another lovely post, bella.
P.S. what a clever website Freni has...
ReplyDeleteyes it was Pizzeria Ivo...great Arugula salad and pizza that we shared, so fresh and simple!
ReplyDeleteGretchen, this is one of your best posts yet: Love it! Very atmospheric, and of course your taste is wonderful as always. Trastevere; now there's a gorgeous -- and surprisingly happening! -- corner of Rome. The last time I was there it was one of those very, very, very last days of mild weather in November, and it was soooo much fun for dinner and then hanging outside a bar afterwards. Lucky you!!!
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