Sometimes you say, oh, I don’t care. I just want something to eat. You’re wrong. You care. This lasagna was not good but at least the serving person was charming.

Glop on a plate – lasagna at Binario 47

It is raining as we leave Rome. We are headed down the A-1 to Pompeii and stop at an Autogrill. It has never been good when I have eaten at one. We go to the Ciao! section and I have a most surprising lunch.

Artichoke risotto with a mixed vegetable lentil salad

This was actually very good! The subtle taste of the artichokes came through the not-stuck-together-almost-creamy rice.