Category: Florence Food & Drink

For all its meat-centered dishes and specialties, you’d be surprised at the hefty line-up of vegetarian restaurants in Florence there is. Until a few years ago, when I kicked off my traditional food tastings in Florence, I had no idea how incredible Tuscany’s vegetarian food scene was. Between fully meat-free...

It will come as little surprise that the Tuscan gem of Florence is awash with splendid wine bars tucked away on every other street. With each visit to the city, I seem to discover new and exciting haunts for a nice glass of vino to add to my ever-growing list...

Beyond the typical Florentine dishes like Bistecca alla Fiorentina and Lampredotto, the Renaissance city has an authentic pasta scene that goes unheard of in the travel community. When I think of pasta in Florence, it’s a world beyond the familiar spaghetti and lasagne that the everyday person is used to;...

Brunch and Florence pair so well together for me; how could you ever say no to some freshly squeezed orange juice along the Arno as the sun illuminates your face and you’re about to tuck into some eggs Benedict? In an Italian city as pretty as Florence, you can bet...

There are some cities that just scream: “have a cocktail!” and as far as we’re concerned Florence is definitely one of them. You’ll have plenty packed in to your time here with so much art and culture to take in, not to mention all the shopping on offer, so it only...

While its pivotal role in the Renaissance and long-lasting influence on European culture put it on the map, Florence’s gastronomic landscape does enough to earn it a place alongside some of Italy’s other foodie cities, like Rome and Naples. It only took me a handful of visits here before I...

There’s no denying that Italy is nothing short of a culinary paradise, but Florentine fare could easily be an entire cuisine in its own right. Florence food blends Italian staples and regional favorites from the Tuscan countryside; think divine quality meats, premium olive oil, and fresh vegetables. My Florence food...

Florence might well be associated with the Renaissance period, but like all places in Italy, this Tuscan city sure knows how to throw a seasonal celebration. Picture sprawling piazzas brimming with character and quaint streets drenched in festive lighting, twinkling trees, and scenes from the nativity being played out before...