A hidden gem

Last night was interesting for a few reasons.

First, some students got together for a drink at a small Osteria. Once we got there, we were informed that it was a "Communist bar." Funny thing was, the place was full of SAIS students and the owners (who were there having a glass of wine with the rest of us) love Americans! Go figure...

The second, most impressive, reason the night was interesting was because we discovered Bologna's true hidden gem. While walking home with a classmate, Niraj and I were told about a small bakery around the corner that was only open from midnight to 6AM. It is there where pastries and calzones for the city bakeries and bars are made fresh all night long and delivered the next morning. This place is completely inconspicuous, and the only way you would ever notice it is if you were told it was there. We walked in, and immediately our jaws dropped. Inside it was very calm and quiet, and two men were slaving away rolling out dough, filling crossiants, and baking many delicious pastries. And the best part, for only 1 euro you can pick anything in the shop and eat it warm out of the oven! Definitely one of the coolest things I have found in Bologna.

Guess when you wander the streets of Italy you never know what things you'll stumble across.