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Il Salotto Santa Trinita: light bites + fine wines by the glass

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.

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Summer hotspots in Florence

From riversides to parks, here are some of Florence's hotspots for Summer 2023.

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Your next favorite panino in Florence

From lampredotto to vegetables, Florence has something for everyone on the panino front.

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Piccola Cucina: where strangers become friends

Expect an intimate culinary experience where strangers quickly become friends over food.

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Gluten-free eats with chef Alex Sgrenzaroli at Risotteria Melotti

Alex Sgrenzaroli of Risotteria Melotti in Florence tells about his love for cooking and his approach to gluten-free food.

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4 cooking classes to try in Florence

Find out how to recreate Florentine and Italian recipes at home.

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January 2023: New restaurant openings

From upgraded bakeries to elevated dim sum, 2023 is already causing ripples on Florence's restaurant scene.

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5 Tuscan cheeses to try right now

Find out about 5 different locally produced cheeses to taste this fall and learn about where they come from.

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Where to eat food from other regions in Florence

From North to South, discover the best places in Florence to eat food from other Italian regions.

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Best Pizza in Tuscany

Tuscany now boasts six of the best pizza restaurants in Italy, according to food guide 50 Top Pizza.

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Grocery shopping in Florence

Florence has many markets and supermarkets selling a range of grocery shopping options.

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Outdoor summer venues in Florence

Summer in Florence might be hot, but it makes for lovely long evenings of good food and drinks.

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San Gimignano: where to eat

San Gimignano is one of the best-loved towns in Tuscany. Here are some top picks for where to spend your calories in the turreted town.

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Top San Gimignano wineries to visit

Often described as a red in white clothing, Vernaccia di San Gimignano is anything but a straightforward wine.

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5 favourite happy hours in Florence

Finding discounted drinks in a lavish city like Florence can be tough. Here are 5 of our favourite happy hours.

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Five gluten-free restaurants for celiacs in Florence

Italy may seem like the worst place for celiacs, but it is quite the opposite. Here are five gluten-free restaurants in Florence.

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Best cheap eats for students in Florence

Avoid the overpriced tourist traps. Here are the five of the best cheap eats for students in Florence.

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High-end bakeries set up shop in Florence

Forget fine dining! High-end bakeries are where it’s at in Florence right now. We follow our sweet tooth to two of the most talked-about pasticceria shop openings. 

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Restaurant openings in Florence: November 2021

Christmas has come early as new restaurants open ahead of the holidays, other establishments do a doubling act and lovemark locales reopen.     UNIQUE / La Ménagère     ...

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Wineries with restaurants to warm you up this autumn

As the mercury heads south, our taste buds turn to Tuscan reds. Warming and generous, Sangiovese embraces like that favourite scarf around our shoulders. These wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano ...

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Historical restaurants in Florence

Food means more than merely filling our bodies, sustaining our energy and fuelling our day. It is a source of knowledge, a taste of tradition, and it provides a context ...

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Favourite pizza places in Florence

From gourmet toppings to steamed dough bases, tomato-less options and family favourites for a fun night out.

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Natural wine bars in Florence

Situated in one of the meccas of Italian wine culture, it is no surprise that Florence has a great selection of wine bars and bottle shops to choose from. What ...

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Celebrating spring with Iranian food in Florence and Tuscany

Spring solstice has just arrived, which corresponds with Persian New Year, celebrated by more than ten countries from the “-stans” (Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, etc.) to Albania and by several ethnic groups ...

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