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San Diego’s Best Cacio e Pepe: What Makes It Right (and What Ruins It)

San Diego’s Best Cacio e Pepe: What Makes It Right (and What Ruins It)

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Cacio e Pepe has three ingredients. That’s why most restaurants in San Diego get it wrong — there’s nowhere to hide in a dish this simple. Romanissimo Cucina Italiana in the Gaslamp Quarter makes the authentic Roman version: tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. No cream, no shortcuts, no compromises. This article breaks down what makes it right and what sends it sideways.

What Is Roman Cuisine? Why It’s Different from Every Other Italian Food

What Is Roman Cuisine? Why It’s Different from Every Other Italian Food

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Roman cuisine is one of Italy’s most specific — and most misunderstood — culinary traditions. Romanissimo Cucina Italiana in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is the only restaurant in the city built entirely around cucina romana: guanciale over pancetta, Pecorino Romano over Parmigiano, and the four iconic Roman pastas made the way Rome makes them. This article explains what Roman cuisine is and why the difference matters.