What Pasta Is Florence Actually Known For? Pici, Pappardelle and the Craft Behind Them
Most travellers arrive in Florence expecting pasta on every corner, and technically they find it. But ask what pasta Florence is actually known for and the answer is more interesting than the question suggests, because Tuscany is not really a pasta region at all. It is a bread region, and...
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A Local’s Guide to Desserts in Venice
In Venetian cuisine, dessert holds the same importance as any other part of a meal. Sweet treats like cakes, cookies, and other baked goods also serve as popular snacks, evident from the lengthy queues outside local pastry shops and much-loved Venice cafes every day of the week! From my food...
An Essential Guide to Seafood in Venice
It’s pretty much a given that you’ll get some seriously good seafood by the ocean when visiting any Italian city, and the city of Venice in the northeastern region of Veneto is no different. With prime access to the Venetian Lagoon and fierce competition among fishermen to get their hands...
A Culinary Guide to Michelin Star Restaurants in Venice
If it’s a fine dining experience you’re after, I think the plethora of Michelin-star restaurants in Venice will be right up your street. At present, the greater Venice area is home to over a dozen establishments that have made their way into the Michelin Guide! In reality, it’s hard work...
A Local’s Guide to Rooftop Bars in Venice
Few skylines are as legendary as Venice’s, and where better to lap up the panoramic views with an aperitif than at one of the city’s fabulous rooftop bars? Venice isn’t quite as revered for its nightlife as other Italian cities are, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t many superb spots...
Venice and the wider Veneto region have a slew of scrumptious pasta dishes unique to the area. Better still, the locals here also know a thing or two about recreating specialties from the likes of Rome and Naples, making it quite the culinary paradise for pasta lovers. It’s easy to...
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...
Jewish Ghetto Rome: History, Culture & Food
Rome has plenty of unique neighborhoods, but the Jewish Quarter is particularly distinctive. Its cobblestone streets, historic piazzas, and striking architecture give it so much character. Why the Jewish Ghetto Is a Unique Neighborhood Today, a thriving Jewish community still lives here, continuing traditions that date back centuries. That living...
A Food Lover’s Guide to Brunch in Venice
Nothing says vacation quite like a lazy morning followed by a late breakfast. If this is your preferred way to start the day, you might be interested to discover some of the top spots for brunch in Venice that I’ve taken a liking to during my last few visits. Brunch...
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Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour
See the side of Venice the guidebooks won't show you
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