We have arrived. The American Academy in Rome (AAR) is housed in the Mckim building, a beautiful old villa-like structure in front of a park atop the Gianicolo. It’s surrounded by embassies, more parks, other academies and sweeping views of the city. The food here is delicious. The kitchen is run by two ex-Chez Panisse chefs (as much as I know so far….) and also employs cooking interns on roughly five month cycles. It that something you might be interested in? Yes, please.