When in Rome, there’s no shortage of culinary outposts. But one neighbourhood in particular is known for serving up the city’s best traditional dishes. Monocle’s Lily Austin takes us for a stroll around Testaccio.

When in Rome, there’s no shortage of culinary outposts. But one neighbourhood in particular is known for serving up the city’s best traditional dishes. Monocle’s Lily Austin takes us for a stroll around Testaccio.

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Food Neighbourhoods #413: Testaccio, Rome

We island-hop in the Caribbean with author Keshia Sakarah to learn all about her new book, ‘Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History’, and the specificity of the region’s cuisine. Also in the programme: Hannah Lucinda Smith is in Damascus to taste some of the city’s renowned shawarma. Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans meets Jenny Lau to get ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food: (Recipes Not Included)’.

We island-hop in the Caribbean with author Keshia Sakarah to learn all about her new book, &lsquo;Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History&rsquo;, and the specificity of the region&rsquo;s cuisine. Also in the programme: Hannah Lucinda Smith is in Damascus to taste some of the city&rsquo;s renowned shawarma. Plus: Monocle&rsquo;s Mae-Li Evans meets Jenny Lau to get &lsquo;An A-Z of Chinese Food: (Recipes Not Included)&rsquo;.

What is Caribbean cuisine? Plus: Syria’s best shawarma and ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food’

We’re heading to Manila’s Chinatown, Binondo, a chaotic enclave of the city that’s as renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage as its delicious food. Hanna Pham takes us on a tour to try out the best Chinese-Filipino fare.

Food Neighbourhoods #426: Binondo, Manila 

We delve into the world of dairy – the creamiest, most delicious of food groups. First, we look into the revived popularity of cow’s milk, then Emma Nelson visits France’s first museum dedicated to cheese. Plus: Aarti Betigeri samples Australian butter brand Pepe Saya.

We delve into the world of dairy &ndash; the creamiest, most delicious of food groups. First, we look into the revived popularity of cow&rsquo;s milk, then Emma Nelson visits France&rsquo;s first museum dedicated to cheese. Plus: Aarti Betigeri samples Australian butter brand Pepe Saya.

Food Neighbourhoods #413: Testaccio, Rome

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