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Food and wine in Florence and Tuscany are undoubtedly among the biggest draws for many of us here. Tuck into food stories, relish detailed restaurant reviews, read about our recommended spots to sip and dine, have a go at some recipes, and learn more about the expertise and innovation in the region’s wineries.
Three days of tastings and talks, designed for food lovers.
Best Florentine street food won by a vegan panini eatery
The little rolls are leavened and baked on the premises in via del Corso.
The official event showcases quality Tuscan products for the fifth year running.
An international and locomotive-inspired bistro in piazza degli Ottaviani.
Discounts on wines, gift cards and elevated dining experiences are all on the table at Poggio Casciano.
Quality coffee, light roasting, careful conservation and clean equipment
How to make really good coffee from a moka pot
Fiesole-born barista Maykol Martino brings a cupful of Australia to via Pisana with speciality coffee shop Manly The Office.
Light bites, fine wines by the glass and a cozy atmosphere await the hungry and thirsty at Il Salotto Santa Trinita on the corner of piazza de’ Frescobaldi.
The chocolate emporium in the heart of Florence.
Grind, level and stir: sounds simple.
Catching up with the trend followed by bakeries across the world, the cube-shaped croissant comes to Florence.
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 ...
Homeless charity Caritas shares shares a recipe from their holiday fundraising cookbook.
Try making this easy and local gluten-free dessert, which was typically a poor man's winter dish.
Try this easy risotto recipe that is perfect for the transition between summer and autumn.
A refreshing dish in the summer when the tomatoes, cucumbers and peaches have reached their zenith.
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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