Why Every Florence Cooking Class Teaches Pasta and Tiramisu (And Where to Find One That Doesn’t)
There are two things you’ll find on almost every cooking class schedule in Florence: pasta and tiramisu. Both are iconic. Both are delicious. But if you’re the kind of traveler who’s curious about the finer details of a dish and wants to understand the craft behind what’s on the plate,...
Florence Food & Drink
Lampredotto, Ribollita, Bistecca — The Florentine Dishes Worth Learning Before You Visit
Culinary enthusiasts the world over are well acquainted with the wonders of Italian cuisine, with Tuscan cooking being particularly alluring. While you likely already have a slew of traditional Florentine dishes on your must-try list ahead of your visit to the regional capital, it’s just as exciting to look at...
Florence Beyond the Guidebook: Where to Take Guests Who Have Already Done the Obvious
The hardest brief we get from corporate organisers is the second visit. The first visit brief is easy. The group has never been to Florence. You take them to the Duomo, you arrange a guided Uffizi, you book a candlelit dinner with a view of the Arno, and you hand...
Lampredotto: Florence’s Most Iconic Street Food (And Why It Sounds Worse Than It Tastes)
The most reliable lunch in Florence costs five euros, comes wrapped in paper, and has a backstory most travel writing posits as a dare. Lampredotto is the Florentine street food the internet has decided you need to be brave to eat. The truth, when you actually take a bite, is...
Sant’Ambrogio Market Is Everything Mercato Centrale Promises to Be (And Isn’t)
Send a serious cook to Sant’Ambrogio for a morning and you can predict almost exactly what they’ll come back with. A paper wrapped wedge of pecorino. A bag of dried borlotti beans. Three or four artichokes still on the stem. A phone full of photos of an elderly man slicing...
Florence After 8pm: Why the Best Meal of Your Trip Starts When the Tourists Go Home
There’s a moment in Florence, somewhere between 7:45 and 8:15, when I can feel the city change shifts. The tour groups have already eaten. The restaurants near the Duomo with hawkers outside and laminated menus in four languages are clearing tables for the next round of early-bird tourists. And quietly,...
Oltrarno Florence: History, Artisan Crafts, Food, and Things to Do
Why Oltrarno Is a Unique Neighborhood Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (no changes made) If there’s one neighborhood I just can’t get enough of in Florence, it’s Oltrarno. Seriously, there’s something magical about this place. Think Renaissance palaces, tiny historic alleyways, and lively piazzas around every...
San Lorenzo Florence: History, Markets, and Renaissance Landmarks
The San Lorenzo district is undoubtedly one of Florence’s most exciting areas. Conveniently located near some of the city’s most popular attractions in the heart of the historic center, I don’t doubt you’ll pass through here at some point during your trip. Why San Lorenzo Is One of Florence’s Most...
A Guide to Birthday Dinner in Florence
It’s birthday time in Florence, and you need somewhere to celebrate. Fear not; the Renaissance city is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a meal for a special occasion. Since I’ve lived in Italy, I’ve got to spend two of my birthdays in Florence, and I’m already planning...
Eating Europe Tours
Paris Food Tour Near the Eiffel Tower: VIP Dinner & Champagne
An intimate evening of landmark views and beautifully done French dining
- Tue-Sat
- 3 Hours
- Small Group
Private Authentic Florence Pasta-Making Class
Learn to make authentic mouth-watering pasta and other Italian favourites
- 3 Hours
- Private tour
