Spacca Napoli

Spacca Napoli is about a ten minute walk from our apartment, which we have lived in since June. We've been trying to have dinner at Spacca Napoli since then. Finally Kelsey and I got in Friday night for a 6pm reservation, like an 83 year old couple :) Safe to say, we get why this place is constantly packed with families, big groups, and dates: Spacca Napoli is authentic and amazing. 

My date, clearly going very well and starting off the evening by being the obnoxious people in the place! We each had a glass of Barbera and decided to split some appies before deciding on which pie to get. The fresh chunk of burrata brought us back to the buffalo farm in Campagna and the fried zuchinni blossoms reminded me of home, since they are one of my dad's specialities. I guess it really showed we had lived in Italy when we both ordered our own pizzas, and finished them, after splitting two starters.

We went with two specials of the day: the most incredible mountain of burrata with olive oil and toast and fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with roasted peppers, ricotta, and a hint of anchovy. 

Come on... so delish! 

The cheese and flowers could have been a meal on their own if I wasn't splitting, but the pizza was just too tempting.

Kels was clearly quite eager to dive into that Puttanesca, which comprised of San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte (cow's milk mozzarella), grape tomatoes, anchovies, black olives, capers, parmigiano reggiano, and extra virgin olive oil.

I had the Bufalina, which is simple and fresh – blended San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. 

Honestly, you could get any toppings on these and it wouldn't matter because it's all in the dough. Thin, with an amazing crust, reminded us of our trip to Naples to visit the home of pizza (seen here). 

Clearly working really working on that beach body – boy oh boyyyy do I love my heritage and the fact that Kels and I devoured these with two judgmental girls looking at us as they split one pizza :)

This spot is really a hidden gem (I mean that, it's kind of on a dead street), but I hope to get to again before we move out! 

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Positano

Positano was absolutely unlike any place I have ever seen before. I really dislike when people say that, but it's seriously so true. It seems impossible that so many colorful homes and shops can be built literally into the cliffy hillside along the coast, but it really was stunning. The locals are more than friendly and seem to know everyone, where to go, and the best place for dinner, which we went to twice. You're also in a prime location for visiting other towns along the Amalfi coast like Ravello and Amalfi, which we certainly did! 

Enjoy my last post of photos from my year in Europe. It's very odd my stay has come to an end after meeting kind people, tasting new cuisines, and touring new countries, but I'm slowly starting to adjust back to life in the good ol' USA.

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Capri

there's a bit of a que to get into the Blue Grotto since you have to hop into another boat to enter, but our capt made it all the better, singing throughout the whole journey! 

we somehow fit in that extremely small opening…

Capri has everything your heart could desire for a relaxing vacation in Italy – sun, beach, incredible sunsets, and delicious food – definitely my moms highlight of our trip  due to it's charming little alleyways and the gorgeous picturesque water. I thought it was a bit too bougie for my liking, but still enjoyed our time since everyone seemed to know one another and were all quite friendly. Plus our private boat trip around the island was so surreal, especially the adventure into the Blue Grotto. We stayed at Capri Tiberio Palace (such kind, funny, and genuine staff) which you will 100% want to permanently move into after your stay. Well worth a visit if you're planning on going to Amalfi after (or before!), which is exactly what we did. We hopped on the ferry to Positano, my personal favorite, to end our trip. 

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