I’m not a fan of Sundays. A few things disappoint: the end of the weekend high; the slower pace of the passeggiata; the city preparing for the week ahead. And the worst part, sparse food options. I get hungry on Sundays. Read More…
iO Osteria Personale: Rookie of the year!
3A new beginning. It’s a wonderful feeling. Walking around Florence, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind. But sometimes, when it hits you, you feel reborn. Your perspective changes. And my view on Florentine dining changed last week. Read More…
Eating with the Gozzie Bros.
3Hidden behind the leather market stalls in Piazza San Lorenzo, it is very easy to walk past Trattoria Sergio Gozzi without even noticing. This is probably one of the reasons why this eatery maintained it’s delightful authentic and old-fashioned atmosphere [the dark wood and marble-top dining tables are the original ones from the early 1900s]. If you are craving a hearty and genuine home cooked meal, Sergio Gozzi should be on the top of your list. Read More…
Under the arches in San Quirico
0San Quirico Val d’Orcia is not as famous as its neighboring towns Montalcino [Brunello] and Pienza [Pecorino], but it’s a perfect location for those who like to explore less-travelled villages in Tuscany. This little town is situated in the center of the Val d’Orcia region, famous for it’s lonely cypresses atop rolling hills of farmland. Read More…
