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Espresso at casa Paolini-Subramanya is made in one of these Its the Elektra Micro casa a Leva , a pump-espresso beast which is finicky, temperamental, and explodes every now and then.  But , it makes some of the best espresso in Williamsburg, which you would think is surprising but really isn't, since as best as I can tell, Americans don't understand Espresso . Incidentally, when I say "Espresso", think " Coffee" if you are anywhere in Europe.  Its very weird really, you can get single origin coffee , beans that have made their way through civets , pretentious coffee , basically pretty much anything, but you can't get a good espresso anywhere . You'll get espresso with the consistency of tar, espresso thats sour, espresso thats bitter, espresso in paper cups (dont' ask), espresso that smells like dishwater, in fact, espresso in pretty much any form you want, except one that tastes like espresso! Hence the Elektra Micro casa a Leva -...

View Where to eat in Rome in a larger map BOOK    -  David Downie:  The Terroir Guides:  Food, Wine,  Rome .    David is our patron saint when it comes to Italian food.  We ate our way through Liguria based on  his book 'bout that area , and thanks to him, have had two of the best  dining experiences ever.  You'll also note that quite a few of the places below are in his book, which isn't surprising because they tend to show up in pretty much anyone's list of 'the real,  real  places to go in  Rome '.  Do note however, that - with a few exceptions - most of the places are more local than touristic, i.e., you'll be rubbing shoulders w/ people who've been eating there for the last twenty years (or quite possibly, far longer).  FOOD Note :   - Reservations are always useful.  If in doubt, make one (if they take 'em). Depending on the time of the day, you will almost ce...