Florence Beyond the Guidebook: Where to Take Guests Who Have Already Done the Obvious
The hardest brief we get from corporate organisers is the second visit. The first visit brief is easy. The group has never been to Florence. You take them to the Duomo, you arrange a guided Uffizi, you book a candlelit dinner with a view of the Arno, and you hand...
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The 6 Best Coffee Shops in Florence
Florentines have a lifelong love affair with top-quality brews, and the Italian coffee culture is more vibrant than ever in Tuscany’s capital. With countless cafes specializing in everything from single-origin coffees to American-style varieties, finding the best coffee in Florence is tricky. Each time I’ve been to Florence, I always...
Your Guide to Food Markets in Rome
If you’re anything like me, the rows of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and spices at local food markets are enough to draw you in, but when coupled with vintage finds, books, and artworks, they’re even more alluring and Rome’s food markets are exactly that. One thing I can’t take away...
The 5 Best Gelato Shops In Florence
When I think of Italy and food, three items instantly come to mind: pizza, pasta, and gelato; sorry for the stereotype. Creamy Italian ice cream is happily consumed all year round, especially in major cities like Florence, whether it’s winter or summer. Florence is booming with gelato shops serving seasonal...
The 6 Best Florentine Steaks in Florence
Florentine steak is to Florence as carbonara is to Rome; the two simply go hand in hand, and both are regarded as among the best foods in Italy. Florentine steak, also known as Bistecca alla Fiorentina, is no ordinary cut of beef; it must follow some specific rules to be...
Our Guide to Roman Pasta Restaurants
As the home of four of Italy’s most treasured pasta dishes, I’d be stating the obvious by saying that Rome has some outstanding pasta restaurants, whether it’s the renowned Tonnarello or the up-and-coming al42. However, it can be difficult to pick out the average and the outstanding when visiting a...
A Local’s Guide to Bars and Nightlife in Naples
The bar scene in Naples is as eclectic as the rest of the city. There are dive bars like L’Antiquario that let you feel the underbelly of this rough-around-the-edges city, to elevated cocktail lounges like Kestè. Not to mention a full spectrum of refreshing options in between. So, it only...
The Definitive Guide to Roman Wine
For the full Roman experience, you have to visit a wine bar. The concept of the modern wine bar is quite simple: choose from a wide selection of wines (which the Italians do extremely well), and if it’s available, pair it with some delectable food. I’ve tried some of the...
A Local’s Guide to Pizza in Milan
Pizza may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you picture visiting Milan, but let me tell you, the Milanese sure do know how to cut a good pizza slice. In fact, I found myself reaching for pizza more times than I care to admit during my...
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