It was a bit sad last week leaving Summer in Rome especially on a hot and balmy night. How sophisticated to remain at the beach, shower, slip into dining attire and watch the sunset from the al fresco restaurant? The Italians just do it in style don't they?

Spaghetti Vongole at the beach in Ostia was a marvellous way to ease my pain, and also give me a lesson in how the Romans have perfected this dish.

I have eaten it all over Italy and it is never as good as it is in Rome! But why?

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