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…
Wine Bar Le volpi e l’uva
4Florence 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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Cetara: a tiny Almalfi coast town famous for its ‘colatura di alici’ (salted anchovies delicacy)
0Cetara is a teensy fisherman village off the breathtaking Almalfi coastal drive. It’s a hidden gem, thankfully neglected by the mass tourism. After a short descent through the town’s narrow main street, we park our car near the fishing harbor. Cetara is a place where people are still traditional fisherman and the local grocery stores did not make room for souvenir shops. Read More…
Gennaro Esposito’s Torre del Saracino
0We follow the narrow road from the hilltop village of Seiano to arrive at Gennaro Esposito’s Torre del Saracino. Gennaro’s restaurant is elegantly integrated in and around a 1300 year old watch tower, and safely tucked in the tiny fishing village. The dining room is bathed in a warm diffused light so typical for the coast. A happy situation for a food photographer. Read More…
Franco Pepe: Pizza Craftsman
2Franco Pepe spent most of his childhood in his family’s pizzeria in the tiny town of Caiazzo. While his friends were vacationing at the beach, Franco was helping his father. That sacrifice has paid off. Today, Franco Pepe is considered one of the best pizza makers in Italy. Antonio Lucisano , Director of Consorzio della Mozzarella di Buffala D.O.P., introduces him as ‘the philosopher of pizza.’ I am ready to be indoctrinated. Read More…
The World of Fabio Picchi
5When 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 …
0An 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
6It’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…
‘Una Bella Pizza’
7Pizza 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.’
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A happy meal at Lungarno23
0I love hamburgers. And judging by the enthusiastic crowd, I am not alone. At Lungarno23, you’ll be tempted by a list of 100% organic, delicious gourmet burgers topped with some Italian favorites such as Cinta Senese pancetta, Tropea onions, black olive tapenade, truffle or porcini mushrooms. 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…
