I wanted to bring some edible gifts for friends back at home and was delighted to find Castroni. I was looking in particular for packets of seasoning for different pasta dishes--which I thought would be a fun way to bring Italy home to my friends. I hit the jackpot at Castroni. They had a number of varieties for under 3 euros each (I'd seen prices as high as 6 euros at a certain tourist enoteca near the Trevi fountain). They've got all sorts of other types of food, spices, seasoning, candies, pastas... all sorts of things that make great gifts. And the locals shop here too--they clearly have authentic, quality offerings. read more