How Katie Parla Became the Authority for Travelers on Eating in Rome | Eater
"She completed a master's degree in Italian Gastronomic Culture at this Rome-based university, studying in Italian and taking structured, classroom-centered coursework that she credits with giving her a solid foundation; the year-long program was notably affordable (costing less than $3,000), and she emphasizes that formal education complemented—but did not replace—lessons learned through travel, curiosity, and hands-on work." - Amy McKeever
