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Pasticceria Giorgio Florence

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Pasticceria Giorgio is located in Soffiano, a residential neighborhood of Florence. For a tourist, this is not an easy place to spot. But for most Florentines, the pastry store is a true icon. Read More…

Casa del Vino Florence

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Casa del vino was love at first sight: hidden behind the San Lorenzo market stalls with it’s ‘vetrina’ filled with delicious crostini, timeless wood carved décor and marble counter top. Every morning Nicoletta and Lucilla prepare the ingredients for the toothsome ‘paninis’: salsa verde, herbed chickpea & baccala’ [salted cod] salad, ‘insalata di trippa’, etc. Read More…

Wine Bar Le volpi e l’uva

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Florence has many wine bars. Le Volpi e l’Uva is one that should not be missed. Take your seat at the bar or on the terrace, and choose from a weekly changing degustation menu of French and Italian wines. Apart from a collection of more acclaimed wines, you can also find an interesting selection of smaller winemakers. The quality and ‘off the beaten track’ selection is what makes this place so special. Ciro Beligni and this two associates tour the country in a search for exceptional wines.
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A Florentine Classic: Trattoria Mario

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Usually when I see a long waiting line, I make a turn and try my luck some other time. With Trattoria Mario it’s quite another story. Adding yourself to the queue of patient diners is part of the charm. It’s not only the promise of a yummy Tuscan lunch that makes you stand in line. It’s also a place where you feel welcome, not matter if you are a Florentine or a foreigner. Read More…

The World of Fabio Picchi

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When you live in Florence, it is impossible not to know Fabio Picchi. He is the genius behind Cibrèo ristorante, Cibrèo trattoria, Caffè Cibrèo and Il Teatro del Sale. His four eateries are housed on opposite corners of the Sant’Ambrogio food market. It’s where Fabio created his own world of simple Italian cuisine. Four different settings each with their own identity, but united by the mind and taste of Picchi. Read More…

Not just a coffee …

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An Italian coffee bar is so much more then enjoying your [very good] ‘caffe.’ It’s a delightful peek into Italian culture: a constant buzz, timeless habits and making time for the small pleasures of life. Read More…

The Catch of the Day

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It’s not easy to find a good place to eat seafood in Florence. ‘The catch of the day’ is all about freshness. Finally I can enjoy a wonderfully prepared ‘merluzzo’ in my neighborhood. Read More…

Never give up

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A few weeks ago personal chef Arturo Dori and I decided to collaborate on a photo story for The Curious Eater. The setting for the shoot was his private home. On the menu his elegant interpretation of a classic Tuscan ingredient: pigeon. Read More…

‘Una Bella Pizza’

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Pizza is not an original Tuscan dish, so eating a good pizza in Florence can be considered a difficult task. Fortunately for the true pizza lover, the city is home to a handful of Neapolitan ‘pizzaioli.’ And they brought with them one of Italy’s most beloved dishes: ‘Una vera pizza Napoletana.’ Read More…