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What to eat & drink

Salamanca Spanish cousine in Florence

The Mexican and Spanish way!

The best treat of Mexican cuisine is just the right choice to take a break from the normal but amazing cucina italiana (italian cuisine). There are two options. Try both! Tijuana: A well located spot with a perfect…

Open Cellar in Florence

Open Cellars in Florence with Movimento Turismo del Vino

Open Cellars, known more commonly in Italy as “Cantine Aperte” is the most important event dedicated to wine which takes place on the national territory.The event is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of May. Today the…

Loggia del Porcellino

Sagra del cinghiale a Certaldo

The months from April and May and from September to October are usually time for what’s called Sagre, the end of the summer comes along with local festivals aimed to please your eyes and mouth! Every region, province or…

Mama Backery Florence

Mamma’s Bakery: American delights

Hello everyone!  I am proudly sharing a great tip with you all. In the whole of Florence this was the missing puzzle to complete all the delicacies found here. Of coarse no one is complaining against the bistecca…

fireworks in florence

Festa di San Giovanni

The 24th of June is celebrates the anniversary of the birth of San Giovanni Battista, commonly known as John the Baptist.  Christians have long interpreted the life of John the Baptist as a preparation for the coming of…

Kebab in Florence

Kebabs: An alternative

Bless the person who invented “Kebabs”…just awesome! Personally they are, according to me the “real” alternative. In case you are hungry and want to eat fast, 2 minutes and there you go! They are tasty,filling and most important…

Pizza in Florence

5 pizzas you can’t miss by Devan

PIIIIIZZAAAAAA! Something that I could eat day and night non-stop. It was love at first sight for me and definitely a majority of  you folks. Well I certainly envy the pizza specialists. Making pizza’s is definitely a turn…

Castagne, Ballotte, Bruciate !

If during your strolls in the city centre of Florence have you ever bumped into into some small food carts selling roasted nuts in little white bags at the average shocking price of 5 € each you have…

Trattoria da Mario in San Lorenzo Florence

Trattoria Mario in San Lorenzo Florence

My Grandfather used to say: “If the knives look like they can cut we’ll eat well.” It is an antique expression from a man that appreciated good food way before the emergence of a “foodie” culture or molecular…

Eating in Circoli – where no book guide will ever send you

Update !!! Sorry this fun, yummy place has closed … The uniqueness of the web and blogging is that you find lots of info for free and the best local insights about places and things never tour guides…

Missing Hot Dog in Florence – Temple Hot Dog the Cure

If you can’t accept the fact that during your time in Florence you have no answers for Hot Dog carts of your favorite yummy sandwich before your stump your feet and tear your hair hold on with the…

Bagels in Florence – How Not To Miss Home

Once upon a time in America there was…Bagel!  I have to be honest and never had a true fit on bagels but I have to admit that Florence has never seen many places other then Pizza, Panini, Pasta,…