Food

Food Barcelona
Barcelona Food Guide

by Giulia Blocal 17 February 2016

Let’s start with my apologies for not trying out the best of Barcelona’s restaurants and cafés as I originally promised. The thing was that I …
Food Another Rome || Alessandrino Another Rome || City Centre Another Rome || Monte Mario Another Rome || Pietralata
Five restaurants in Rome that I’ve recently fallen in love with

by Giulia Blocal 11 December 2015

You guys should know by now that when me and my foodie friend Elena meet up again, an ‘Eating Out’ blogpost is coming. So, after …
Food Lisbon
Where do locals eat in Lisbon?

by Giulia Blocal 17 September 2015

Now I can confess that I was initially a bit concerned about Portuguese cuisine. Truth is I’m not that into fish, especially codfish, and I …
Street Art Cemetery Food Sofia
Top 5 off-the-beaten path spots in Sofia

by Giulia Blocal 12 May 2015

One month after my cancelled flight, I finally made it to Sofia, a post-soviet Eastern-European town, with a special Balkan twist. In other words, my …
Food Athens
Athens Food Guide: Best Cafés, Food Markets, Bakeries, Vegan Restaurants and Traditional Spots.

by Giulia Blocal 12 January 2015

Explore the best cafés, food markets, bakeries, vegan restaurants, and traditional spots in Athens with my Athens Food Guide.
Food Ljubljana
Eating out in Ljubljana – VOL. 2

by Giulia Blocal 23 October 2014

The whole point of this short trip to Ljubljana I just had was a reunion with two of my former housemates from my EVS time in …

Giulia 'BLocal' Riva

Ciao, my name is Giulia. I’m a writer specialised in street art and graffiti. Since 2011 I’ve been running this independent street art blog, which has been the media partner of major street art festivals across Europe. I was the Communication & Content Manager of Amsterdam’s STRAAT Museum and now I’m a freelance writer and content creator based in Rome. I work with creative enterprises and museums, and my writing has been published in street art catalogues and art publications. I also write "Beyond the Walls", a monthly newsletter of editorials and critical insights into the world of urban art, and in 2024 I launched the book series "As Seen on the Streets of…," an independent publishing project that captures the cities shaping the global street art movement through my personal experiences, in-depth research, and the voices of local street artists.

Food

Barcelona Food Guide

Five restaurants in Rome that I’ve recently fallen in love with

Where do locals eat in Lisbon?

Top 5 off-the-beaten path spots in Sofia

Athens Food Guide: Best Cafés, Food Markets, Bakeries, Vegan Restaurants and Traditional Spots.

Eating out in Ljubljana – VOL. 2