Helen Farrell

    Helen Farrell is editor-in-chief of The Florentine, a role she has held since 2013. She is also a freelance contributor to Decanter and runs the magazine's translation and copywriting department.

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    FOOD + WINE

    Where to eat in via Palazzuolo

    Veneto victuals, grilled Tuscan meat feasts and Japanese home cooking entice us down this Florentine backstreet.

    NEWS

    Re-focus on Florence: Editor’s letter

    It's time to re-focus on Florence as September gets underway and the new administration grapples with pressing issues such as overtourism.

    THINGS TO DO

    Oziare: recreating outdoor movie nights at home

    Loungers, cocktails and TV screens in your own garden

    THINGS TO DO

    Fashion Museum reopens at Palazzo Pitti

    A style encyclopedia from the 18th to the 21st century

    THINGS TO DO

    Casa Newton: a home away from home

    Mid-century furniture, purpose-woven wallpaper and hand-stitched bedheads contrast and compliment.

    FOOD + WINE

    Val d’Orcia: wines with a sense of place

    Expect Sangiovese-driven wines made in an awe-inspiring setting.

    THINGS TO DO

    Pros and cons of the Italian “bagno”

    Snippets from a lively lunchtime conversation at The Florentine

    COMMUNITY

    The fullness of summer: Editor’s letter

    This issue is your comprehensive guide to summer in Florence: rooftops, riversides, alfresco cinema, pools, events and much more.

    FOOD + WINE

    Palazzo Tiglio: gourmet restaurant with rooms in the Valdarno

    John Werich has renovated a 17th-century palazzo as a boutique hotel in a quintessentially classic Tuscan style.

    FOOD + WINE

    Ottone: Italian cooking in the neighbourhood

    A word of advice to restaurant goers: head outside the city centre and into the residential neighbourhoods for some quality nosh. Ottone is just around the corner from piazza Beccaria ...

    FOOD + WINE

    Segno by Empireo: making a mark

    An evening at the Plaza Lucchesi is always a reason to glam up. Whether it’s up on the phenomenal rooftop, aka Empireo, with extraordinary views of the cityscape during the ...

    COMMUNITY

    A paradise not lost: Editor’s letter

    The issue seeks cycling inspiration ahead of the Tour de France in Florence and features the refreshing Orto Botanico.

    FOOD + WINE

    Valdarno di Sopra: convincing + classy organic wines

    Tenuta Sette Ponti, Il Borro and Tenuta San Jacopo are just three examples of the area's winemaking riches.

    THINGS TO DO

    Glitz + glamour at Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte

    Michelin-star dining, contemporary design and heritage hospitality

    FOOD + WINE

    D612: caring about coffee

    Roasting high-quality beans with maximum transparency

    NEWS

    A Tusc-Mex home in Tuscany: Erin Quinlan Quiros

    How to create a habitat that represents your personality

    COMMUNITY

    Changing perspectives: Editor’s letter

    The election season is underway as Florentines gear up to vote for the city's next leaders in early June.

    COMMUNITY

    Amber Guinness: from country to coast

    The English cook/writer shares some Florence secrets ahead of the release of her second book, Italian Coastal

    FOOD + WINE

    The Michelangelo urban vineyard

    The Fittipaldi family replants their vineyard with a Duomo view.

    COMMUNITY

    Shaped by spring: Editor’s letter

    Spring brings a flurry of art shows, flower picking opportunities and creative possibilities.

    FOOD + WINE

    Florence’s central market turns 150

    The Mercato Centrale Storico is planning a line-up of events to celebrate its culinary and historical value.

    NEWS

    Sephora opens flagship store in via dei Calzaiuoli

    Highlights include make-up services and just-released beauty ranges.

    FOOD + WINE

    Mezè Wild Dining: sharing plates in a sleek locale

    All the flavours of the Mediterranean by candlelight

    FOOD + WINE

    Wanda Caffè: like grandma used to make it

    International and local flavours blend together in this cute new coffeeshop.

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