Noodlearium
noun, noo·dle·ar·i·um
pronunciation: \’nü-dᵊl-er-ē-əm\
plural: noodlearia
definition: a designated room for crafting, cooking, and consuming dishes of fresh or processed dough
history and etymology: Latin; first recorded use by Pliny the Elder in 54 AD; exemplar unearthed during 1871 Pompeii excavations led by Giuseppe Fiorelli (see photo)
Classic eight course tasting menu to accompany your tour through an ancient Roman house
VESTIBULUM
Glass of vermouth, champagne, or Campari soda
ATRIUM
Selection of cured meats, cheeses, and pickles
TABLINUM
Spaghetti cacio e pepe
CUCINA
Branzino al sale, side of broccolini
TRICLINIUM
Cheese plate with figs and apples
CUBICULA
Panna cotta al caramello
PERISTYLIUM
Espresso
TABERNA
Amaro or limoncello