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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.
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.
This eatery is the brainchild of Jacopo Vettori, a young Florentine sports science graduate.
Open daily from 10am to 11pm, the gelateria is stocked high with its award-winning Buontalenti flavour.
From riversides to parks, here are some of Florence's hotspots for Summer 2023.
Work is underway on the city centre Starbucks coffee shop, less than a minute from piazza del Duomo in Florence.
Interfaith and community dinners will place the emphasis on giving back.
Florence's "wine windows" are enjoying a second renaissance and brisk business.
From August 18 to 27, four concerts offer an indulgent experience in the Sienese countryside.
Impeccable service, understated elegance and dangerously drinkable aperitifs
It's time to check out Siena's bar scene with new investors and local and international concepts.
Savor an elevated wine experience with Ruffino.
Career chef Stefano Frassineti cooks a delicious dinner at Hershey Felder's home for 18 hungry international diners in Tuscany.
Visitors to the Valdarno estate can enjoy the renewed Wine and Art Gallery detailing the estate’s history.
Pint of View chef Karl Whittaker wants to liven up the Florence food scene with his take on English gastropub classics.
Founder Nicola Utzeri tells us about beer trends and what to expect at Florence's Brewer of the Year awards.
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.
Is it possible to have affection for a certain plant or its fruit? It might sound funny, but I have especially poignant memories when it comes to lemons. I grew ...
The hills are green, the trees are budding and the days are getting longer. Spring, to me, means recipes based on tender, young spinach leaves mixed with fresh sheep’s milk ...
It’s exactly 101 years since the Negroni was first created in a Florence cocktail bar—a heady mix of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth mixed up for Count Camillo Negroni by ...
It’s that time of the year when we crave comfort food and warming recipes. In Tuscany, the fall is perhaps the most exciting season for foodies as nature unfurls the ...
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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