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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...

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A Local’s Guide to Gluten-Free Florence

There was a time when gluten-free Florence eateries were few and far between, but fortunately, that’s no longer the case. The range of gluten-free options in Florence has improved drastically over the years, and now dozens of celiac-friendly spots are scattered throughout the city. If you’ve joined one of my...

An Essential Guide to Panini in Florence

You can get a good sandwich almost anywhere, but many say that Florence is home to the world’s greatest sandwiches – or as they’re called in Italy, “panini”. The reason Florence’s panini game is so strong is because the Italians follow the quality over quantity ethos when it comes to...

Navigating Kosher Restaurants in Florence

Ask any Jewish traveler, and they’ll likely tell you that finding kosher food can be rather challenging around Europe. Fortunately, there are a handful of kosher restaurants in Florence, as Jews have had a centuries-long relationship with the Renaissance city. It wasn’t until I started running my guided food and...

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A Guide to Vegan Florence

Most travelers’ agendas when they visit Florence are filled with juicy Florentine steaks and meat-heavy lampredotto sandwiches. You wouldn’t really think that vegan offerings are anything to ride home about, but I can contest there are some top-notch plant-based eateries for meat-free foodies. Since launching our Florence food walks, I...

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A Culinary Guide to Food Markets in Florence

You’ve heard of the Renaissance city’s countless top-class restaurants and cafes, but the delightful food markets don’t get nearly as much coverage. Thanks to Florence’s setting among the sun-drenched Tuscan hills, fresh produce hits the marketplace stalls year-round, and you can go and experience it yourself. Being in Italy for...

Navigating Halal Restaurants in Florence

It’s not uncommon to assume halal restaurants in Florence are few and far between, but in reality, you just need to know where to look. In the past, I’ve taken people on guided food experiences in Florence to try some stellar halal food options including casual kebab joints, stylish Indian...

A Local’s Guide to Street Food in Florence

Tuscan wine and Florentine steak may be two of Florence’s most coveted gastronomic offerings, but the Renaissance city is also home to some delectable (and grossly underrated) street food.  The Tuscan capital proves to be stiff competition for other Italian cities of Rome and Milan, thanks to specialties like coccoli...

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A Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants in Florence

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...

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