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Hand-made Italian Pizza, done in three minutes, made with real mozzarella cheese, and shaped like a heart if the guy who made it think you're cute. 
My school, The Umbra Institute. Oh and Ciao Ciao's the little alimentari underneath, with "un panino caprese" for 2.80 euro, the most delicious sandwich in town.

THIS. Need I say more?

"I'll meet you at the fountain."
This girl.

THIS girl.

THIS girl. And boxed wine (note the tavernello box on the counter...1.75 euro at the priori store)

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