Category: Florence Food & Drink

On paper, finding a nutritious bite to eat in Florence in most places in Tuscany may seem like a challenge for those on a wellness buzz, especially when you’re met by steakhouses and cafes serving up batches of Schiacciata loaded with carbs on every corner. However, if you look in...

Florentines have a lifelong love affair with top-quality brews, and the Italian coffee culture is more vibrant than ever in Tuscany’s capital. With countless cafes specializing in everything from single-origin coffees to American-style varieties, finding the best coffee in Florence is tricky. Each time I’ve been to Florence, I always...

When I think of Italy and food, three items instantly come to mind: pizza, pasta, and gelato; sorry for the stereotype. Creamy Italian ice cream is happily consumed all year round, especially in major cities like Florence, whether it’s winter or summer. Florence is booming with gelato shops serving seasonal...

Florentine steak is to Florence as carbonara is to Rome; the two simply go hand in hand, and both are regarded as among the best foods in Italy. Florentine steak, also known as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, is no ordinary cut of beef; it must follow some specific rules to be...

No place in Italy rivals the wine scene in Florence. The city’s wine culture dates back over 3000 years, and with that came many traditions that still live on today, including the famous wine windows. With Florence being such a well-preserved city, a lot of these windows still remain. Seeing...

If you’ve visited any Italian city before, you’ll know there’s always time for pizza, whether lunch or dinner. And Florence is no different! People don’t realize how popular pizza is in Florence. I was amazed that I saw so many pizzerias baking up their next batch of Margherita on almost...

Let’s be honest: every once in a while, we all just want to go out and splash on a good, high-quality meal, and nowhere else does this better than Michelin Star restaurants. The Tuscan capital of Florence has a wealth of Michelin Star restaurants offering visitors a true taste of...

Equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth stirred and served over ice with a twist of orange peel – the Negroni may be an easy cocktail but its perfect balance of flavors make it a firm favorite the world over. But where did it all start for this delicious drink...