America has everything, Rome has Italian stuff. Sometimes you can find imported things, but it usually comes with a great deal of looking and at an increased price. Bagels are no exception. That being said, Charity was told about a bagel shop not too far from our place and we decided to check it out on a whim the other day. It wasn't like your average bagel shop, where they just offer lots of bagels with a schmear of cream cheese, they mostly dealt in sandwiches and salads, juices and cookies. All of it organic and fresh, and all of it delicious. The place is called Nanu, just east of Piazza Risorgimento, over by San Pietro (The Pope's House). Charity got a poppyseed bagel with cheddar and egg, while I enjoyed house made pastrami on a sesame seed bagel so much, I had to document the experience.
The view as soon as you walk in, the plants add a fresh clean look.
Like any other salad shop, freshly prepped ingredients, ready to rock.
Herbs and spices and nuts! (Oh my!)
The cutesy, pre-school menu board
I especially appreciate that the salmon bagel sandwich is dyed black with squid ink.
Fresh juices and craft sodas, always a weakness of mine.
A delectable crostata di mirtillio (blueberry pie)
This is the friendly and helpful gentleman who prepared our food. His english was really good too.
And they gave Constance a cookie, so you know she approves.
At 6.50 each, you can surely find a cheaper sandwich at many places in town, but the freshness and flavor definitely makes this place worth it. And if you're craving a bagel (after 8 months, I certainly was) the bagels are truly fantastic. Come check it out on a nice spring afternoon, you won't be disappointed.