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Grazing on the grass, breathing in the spring air and gazing at the Tuscan countryside, a picnic is the order of the day.
Cinco de Mayo will be a party open to all, where Mexican tradition finds a welcoming setting in contemporary Florence.
Angie Niebles Moss provides an entertaining and elegant take on a favourite Florentine experience.
Here's a round-up of new food and wine openings in Florence this winter.
The recently repaved Oltrarno square is enjoying a new lease of life, boasting a handful of modish hangouts for the young at heart.
Where to have your festive meals this Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Four days of wines and international interest in Verona
The historic Tuscan winery returns to Milano Design Week until April 13 with the second edition of ORObyRUFFINO - The Art of Connection.
From April 7 to 13, the festival shines a spotlight on quality drinks in the city’s finest bars.
The former sommelier turned educator opposes the pretensions of the traditional wine world with a fresh new approach.
Savour the new drink list in partnership with Ginarte.
The space will provide hospitality during all Serie A, Coppa Italia and Conference League matches.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the “king of cakes”.
The balance of flavours and the quality meat makes for a memorable experience.
Dive deeper into the traditions of local communities through sagre.
The Mercato Centrale Storico is planning a line-up of events to celebrate its culinary and historical value.
This clafoutis is perfect to finish off a spring dinner or at teatime.
This upgraded version of the crispy Tuscan cecina chickpea pancake is the perfect dinner recipe for the spring.
Tangy, spicy and comforting, make this recipe your go-to for the winter.
For a fresher start to the new year, Miriam Wexter brings us a winter salad recipe by Rosalia Salad Gourmet.
Try this concentration of 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano PDO goodness in a dish from 10_11 restaurant in Milan.
A recipe for the transition from late summer to early autumn.
This pasta dish is a nice way to dip your toes in the changing seasons.
Serves 4 An easy-to-prepare British staple elevated by the simple and yet overlooked technique of brining, which means that your fish and chips will have more flavour than the standard ...
Gourmet lovers delight in Tuscany’s goodness, with cuisine topping many people’s lists while in Florence. Well-aware of the city’s culinary draw, we share our recommendations on where to sip and dine, from cheap panini spots to upper-end eateries.
Read our recipes for traditional Tuscan dishes with some unexpected treats, and we feature plenty of restaurant reviews and interviews with noted figures in the culinary world. Explore some of the region’s wineries as we take you through the history and production of some of Tuscany’s top-class wines, with food guides to ensure you’re in-the-know on popular places to eat, new arrivals, as well as lesser-known tucked away secrets.
Have a look at our favourite places for happy hour, best spots for students, high-end bakeries, historical restaurants, and the pizza places in Florence you need to know. Craft coffee is also explored, with a look at Florence’s Michelin starred restaurants; not forgetting gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian eateries.
Find out where to enjoy cocktails with a view, with our lists of rooftop bars and chill riverside hangouts, as well as bars for the best drinks and where to learn about Florence’s own brands.
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