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Huobi, the restaurant in Rome where to eat the best Peking duck – Italian Cuisine

Huobi, the restaurant in Rome where to eat the best Peking duck


Ovens dedicated to “lacquered” cooking and Asian cuisine for this Oriental Market in the Ostiense area which starts again with distance and special dishes

They had opened in February, a few weeks of glory, then the first harmful news from China began to arrive. Even before Italy suffered the lockdown, the beautiful walls with themed wallpaper of Huobi Mercato Orientale were dismayed by the emptying room. Owned by a Chinese family and frequented by countrymen, Huobi was among the many Asian restaurants affected by the fear of the unknown virus before he even found patient zero.

A new situation for Valentina Weng's family, in Italy for at least two generations and always engaged in catering. Before Huobi, they had been successful with the Dogana, an all you can eat not only oriental but international, and then moved only a few meters ahead, always in the Ostiense district, in one of the premises of the former Biondi mills. The proposal was limited to Asian cuisine and in particular to Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the name Huobi was chosen, which literally means money, not only in a commercial sense, but including the idea of ​​an emotional, cultural and culinary exchange.

The restaurant: modernity and tradition that go hand in hand

Over 800 square meters for 350 seats, even if after the reopening they have been reduced to 150, even going beyond the requirements for spacing and giving more space for respect between one table and another. What is striking about Huobi is the magnificence of the architectural project, curated by the Gad architectural studio, which emphasized the industrial spaces of the former Biondi mills, characterized by a very high ceiling. The project focused on the three ovens that arrived directly from China, the only ones of their kind in Rome, reserved for “Peking lacquered” cooking. Here and there for the restaurant, there are many references to oriental culture: from the inevitable lanterns, to what appear to be the doors of a Chinese temple, not to mention the wonderful wallpaper that takes the visitor to a Mongolian-looking military camp.

The best Peking duck in Rome

Considering the use of dedicated ovens, it is no coincidence that Huobi can boast the best Peking duck lacquered in the city. First of all it is always on paper, you don't have to book it in advance as it happens in many other places, and it is presented perfectly: thinly sliced, with the crispy parts well represented, abundant sauce, with vegetables and rice paper sheets to make the rolls to eat in a mouthful. There is no shortage of other Chinese specialties: the Jumpingfish (flying fish) and pork ribs are a must. The range of sushi and sashimi is also very varied, with some delicacies such as the union of sushi and truffles.

From lunch to delivery

There are many ways to use Huobi, from lunch for € 7.90, which provides a faster stop for those who want to eat a dish during lunch break, to home delivery, activated after the lockdown to also favor those who prefer not to leave the house . Waiting to regain confidence with the indoor spaces, as was said, at Huobi they have less than halved the covers and have relaunched their convenient formulas, including all you can eat (€ 15.90 for lunch and € 25.90 at dinner), which in the evening includes one of the special dishes (Peking duck; Huobi Soup; Jumpingfish; grilled prawns; special scallops).

Anzio's fish, the port of ancient Rome, a recipe – Italian Cuisine

Anzio's fish, the port of ancient Rome, a recipe


A tradition that comes from very distant times, that of fish cooking in Anzio, and which still lives today with delicacies. Like the recipe that chef Maria Elena Reganti gives us

Undisputed capital of the best fish in Central Italy, Anzio it is Blue Flag (for the fifteenth consecutive time) and Green Flag for its child-friendly beaches. Here the fish tradition it has its roots in ancient Rome when Pliny the Elder, a great observer of nature, wrote that the fish of this area of ​​the Tyrrhenian Sea was unmatched. As well as its port, wanted by Nero, which was born in Anzio: protected behind the rocky hill it was practically unassailable. Its brick remains still brave the waves.

The "modern" port called Innocenziano arrived in the seventeenth century with Pope Innocenzo XII. The first dedicated to sustainable fishing that set limits on the quantities of fish. Mackerel, anchovies, red mullet, moorhen or crock, strawberry, octopus represent the engine of the city economy and rarely, those who embark for the island of Ponza, give up a stop at the restaurant. «Every morning, at 7.30, I go to get supplies of raw materials as my grandfather Alceste did, a real precursor of raw fish, says Giuseppe Papa, who with his mother Maria Elena, his uncle Igino and his cousin Alceste carries on the family tradition in the historic local Alceste al Buon Gusto. "Among the historic fishing boats of Anzio there is that of the Spina family, now in its fifth generation, which has specialized in shellfish fishing".

To the readers of La Cucina Italiana, the chef Maria Elena Reganti suggests one summer recipe in the sign of tradition: Portodanzese mackerel in butter and anchovy sauce, to be enjoyed also under the umbrellas of the Spiaggia Regina bathhouse, managed by her husband Vincenzo and daughter Carlotta.

Ingredients for 4 people

1 kg of clean mackerel, 1 l of linseed oil, 300 g of butter, 200 g of Anzio anchovies in oil, 200 g of 00 flour, 4 eggs, salt to taste

Method

Fillet the mackerel and cut it into large cubes. Put it on two sheets of parchment paper and crush it. Bread the fish in flour and then in the egg, fry it in boiling oil for 5 minutes. Drain it and dry it well. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter with the anchovies in oil. Serve the mackerel and sprinkle it with the butter and anchovy sauce.

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Rome in summer: aperitif on the terrace with a view – Italian Cuisine

Rome in summer: aperitif on the terrace with a view


The desire to be outdoors grows, with the most beautiful terraces in the capital that open to enjoy coolness and distance

Summer 2020 will probably be a one-off. A Rome so dedicated to the Romans had never been seen and many hope that it will never be seen again, if only for economic reasons. Premises arise in places usually dedicated to events and weddings, gardens and terraces open up that dominate the city's great beauty. The most beautiful places are the fullest ones, but always with the appropriate security measures, because the watchword of this summer is "distancing".

Vista 101 – Rome Cavalieri

The Cavalieri hotel famously has one of the most beautiful terraces in the city. Certainly the one that can boast a 360 ° view, which embraces in one glance the dome of San Pietro, the Vittoriano and the Colosseum, showing the majesty of Rome. Right next to the terrace on which La Pergola dominates the city, there is another terrace that is usually used by the property for events and weddings. And if you normally have to be invited to access it, here this year it opens to the public under the name of Vista 101 (number that does not exist among the hotel rooms, but it is the street number of via Alberto Cadlolo from which you enter the Cavalieri ). Here you can have a drink at sunset on the rooftop, to choose between the cocktails created by Angelo Severini, bartender of the Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace, accompanied by the sides prepared by chef Fabio Boschero and the sweetness of pastry chef Dario Nuti.

Hi-Res

International atmospheres, local public. This is the characteristic of the Hi-Res, restaurant / cocktail bar at the top of the Hotel Valadier, which has successfully reopened its beautiful terrace in the center of Rome, a stone's throw from Piazza del Popolo. To characterize the room, a state-of-the-art mobile structure, which allows you to close and open the glass panels according to the wind and close it completely in winter, leaving the view unchanged. The evening at Hi-Res winds between aperitifs and dinners, by chef Gabriele Cordaro, who offers a refined fish-based menu, to arrive after dinner between a cocktail and a glass of wine (over 600 labels in the cellar) . The patron Daniele Lassalandra, always in search of international atmospheres, takes care of the creative and cultural aspect of the lounge, where the DJ set never fails.

The Court

The cocktail bar of Palazzo Manfredi returns, from whose mezzanine terrace you can almost touch the Colosseum, sipping champagne or one of the cocktails of the international barman Matteo Zed. The atmosphere is discreet luxury and for the occasion you can also choose one of the secluded terraces that belong to the suites next to the bar, momentarily closed waiting for the great return of tourists. Specialized in bitters, on which he has also written a book, bar manager Matteo Zed has set up a drink list that ranges from his signature cocktails called "Untouchables", untouchable, to classics and twist on classic. There is no lack of touches of high mixing, thanks to The Court Lab, with the use of machines such as rotovapor or techniques such as fat washing and fermentation.

Acquaroof Terrazza Molinari

Another tour, another cocktail bar on the rooftop of a luxury hotel. In this case we are on the edge of via di Ripetta, in The First Roma Arte Hotel, which has already become Acquaroof Terrazza Molinari since last year. Alessandro Simeone accompanies with his excellent drinks the food proposals designed for the terrace by the starred chef Daniele Lippi. By the way, a note on the Acquolina restaurant, which remains closed pending better times, but in the meantime offers a super-exclusive experience with the "Suite & Star" format. In practice it is possible to reserve one of the suites with private terrace for dinner, having the chef Daniele Lippi available.

Madeiterraneo / Up Sunset Bar

This time we are not at the top of a hotel, but at a department store, even if the Rinascente in via del Tritone is much more: a destination for luxury shopping in the capital, it deserves the trip even just for architecture and design and can boast an exceptional position in the center of Rome. It is necessary to take a break on the upper floor, where the two terraces on the sixth and seventh floors are managed by the couple from All’Oro, Riccardo Di Giacinto and Ramona Anello. The star chef for his pop sign has thought of a Mediterranean menu (not to contradict the name), accompanied by a selection of quick proposals, which go well with the aperitif. The ideal is to enjoy a cocktail on one of the terraces that dominate the roofs of Rome and maybe taste one of the chef's famous salty husbandzzi.

Jacoba

While waiting for the restaurant of the same name to reopen its doors, the efforts of chefs Jacopo Ricci and Piero Drago are currently concentrated on the terrace overlooking the roofs of Trastevere. Here, on the rooftop of the Hotel San Francesco, you can taste the excellent cocktails of the bar manager Giordano Cioccolini, accompanied by the whims prepared by the chefs for the occasion, from the zeppoline to the stuffed "Roman" buns, for example stuffed with vaccinara tail . In addition, you can also order the delicious fried dishes, or dishes such as the hamburger or the shard of rigatoni (amatriciana or normal).

Gnoccheria @ Giulia Restaurant

Another restaurant that is very popular with gourmets in the capital, Giulia, and which for the summer of 2020 has focused everything on the terrace, momentarily sacrificing the outdoor spaces of the b & b that overlook the restaurant. In this case, the terraces are two, overlooking the Lungotevere dei Tebaldi, connected to the kitchens of the Giulia Restaurant, from which the food proposals and beverage combinations come. In the first case, apart from the menu of the chef Pierluigi Gallo, there is the addition of the novelty of the gnoccheria proposal, tasty and delicious double versions, stuffed or Roman-style, to be tasted in the countless variations designed by the chef. A delicious side to accompany one of the bartender Gianluca Storchi's drinks or a glass of wine suggested by sommelier Fabio Romolo Buratti.

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