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In Florence, food means more than just food. The histories of each dish, the provenance of every ingredient, and the changing culture of our eating habits deserve to be understood by chefs and consumers alike. Explore some of the city’s cultural highlights through its food with articles, interviews, and news items that explore the backstories of every bite.
The world-famous winery has added a cooking class experience to the activities available at its Poggio Casciano Renaissance estate in the Tuscan hills, just 30 minutes from Florence.
The story of Prato's iconic biscuit, a symbol, still hand-packaged and parcelled up to be easily transported.
Grown in southern Tuscany, this social media fad is actually a sustainable local staple.
A 3-day tour of Lamporecchio, Pistoia, Garfagnana and Lucca uncovers the traditions and challenges behind Tuscany’s finest PDO and PGI foods.
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.
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.
The initiative is part of the wider #UniversalPlate campaign run by The Social Gastronomy Movement.
Florence's "wine windows" are enjoying a second renaissance and brisk business.
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.
An insightful history about hot chocolate and where to find the best cup in Florence.
Artworks by Dario Fo, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Yoko Ono and Mimmo Paladino comprise the Nittardi Collection currently on show at Galleria Palazzo Coveri.
Gaetano and Meigan Arnone are carving out a new life for themselves at Tuscany's Villa Le Corti.
The Florentine steak+Tuscan wine NFT is available to buy until August 10, 2022
