Chef Rossi takes you up close to the classical cuisine of the Eternal City. A talented and highly celebrated chef, he shares his knowledge, technique and history on the making antipasto, pasta, main dishes and more. Learn the tastes and traditions with Italy's most colorful and acclaimed chef in the heart of Rome.

Testaccio Market
Rome's fresh-produce markets are treasured reminders of a more traditional way of life. There's generally a dazzling array of fresh fruit and vegetables, often meat and fish stalls, the usual delicatessen fare and sometimes stalls selling clothing, shoes or bric-a-brac.

The Testaccio market on Piazza Testaccio, is the most Roman of all the city's markets. It is noted for its excellent quality and good prices. The Testaccio market is where the baby chicory shoots, broad beans, Roman artichokes, and arrugula are both fare for the Roman dinner table and good reason to socialize in the morning by touch and taste. The late actor Marcello Mastroianni's cousin's stand sells fresh fish, with Marcello's face on the sign.

Itinerary

• Early morning pick up from your hotel. Your morning starts off with a one hour tour of Rome's historic and colorful marketplace, Testaccio.
• Return to the restaurant for a hands-on cooking class.
• Demonstrative preparation of two "first dishes" and two "second dishes" requested by the clients. Everyone eats the recipes prepared in class together and toasts with a good glass of regional wine.