Our 5 Top Spots for the Best Maritozzo in Rome

If you're not sure where to eat in Rome on Sunday morning, Linari (home of the best maritozzi in town) is a great option.

While enjoying your trip to bella Roma, you’ll taste some of the best bites ever – carbonara, suppli, fried artichokes… but there’s one little snack you definitely shouldn’t skip: the maritozzo! The pastry is truly a symbol of Rome, you can enjoy it all day long, though more commonly it’s eaten with a quick caffè […]

Best Pies in NYC: From Apple to Peaconut (Peanut + Coconut!)

orange pie with merengue

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we need to start thinking about our dinner menu— Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, and of course, that beautiful pie for dessert. The best pies in NYC follow the recipe for the perfect combo of a crumbly crust and a soft and moist interior, no matter the […]

Amarena to Zeppola: 10 Must-Try Neapolitan Pastries

Extreme close up of a zeppola di san giuseppe, a traditional Neapolitan pastry

Naples, while famed internationally for its pizza, also offers an impressive repertoire of distinctly Neapolitan pastries that is not to be overlooked. From the decadent torta caprese to sticky rum-soaked babà, the Parthenopean city has many options that will satisfy even the pickiest of sweet tooths. And each Neapolitan pastry reveals something about the city’s […]

Best Sfogliatelle in Naples: 6 Sweet Picks

Sfogliatella ricca and frolla from Antol

Naples and the region where the city is located, Campania, are known for their incredible food. You’ve probably heard of some of their savory delights like Neapolitan pizza and mozzarella di bufala. But what about their sweets? Gelato and lemon-flavored everything are summery go-to treats, but a year-round local favorite is the still-warm, crunchy sfogliatella. We […]

Where to Find the Best Pastries in Florence

Wooden plate with two Italian cornetti pastries and a cappucino

Florence is known for its meat dishes and savory schiacciata. But even travelers with the sweetest sweet tooth can find delicious pastries in this city. Today, we’re sinking our teeth into the best pastries in Florence! Cornetteria Notte You’re probably already familiar with French croissants. But in Florence, we call them cornetti. And they’re so […]

The Best Croissants in NYC: From Classic to Creative

Croissant and a black coffee at an outdoor table with the New York Times newspaper

Croissants are made and appreciated in almost every country, not just France. And New York being New York, the competition for the best croissant is quite competitive. But where can you find the best croissants in NYC? Saying a croissant is “the best” means you’ve tried every single flaky croissant possible and meticulously deduced why […]

Bakeries in Florence: Our Top 8 Can’t-Miss Spots

Small cakes garnished with strawberries and other fruits in a bakery display case.

Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth? These incredible bakeries in Florence are calling your name! When it comes to bakeries, Florence hasn’t always had an established tradition. Luckily, Florence is known for attracting people all over the world and make them fall in love with it—and bakers are no exception. So treat your sweet tooth […]

8 Cheap Eats in Florence For Every Budget

Overhead shot of two whole margherita pizzas with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese

Eating well in Florence doesn’t always mean emptying your wallet! There are plenty of excellent cheap eats in Florence enjoyable for every kind of traveler.   Hundreds of street food vendors offer budget friendly grab-and-go options, but these eight restaurants in particular are so delicious and representative of Florence food culture that they are worth a […]

Secret Bakeries in Florence: Vocab, Tips & Locations

A man wearing a white shirt and glasses holding a wire basket of baked goods

Come to the dark side of the Florentine streets: they’ve got much more than cookies. Stop by one of these secret bakeries in Florence to indulge your sweet tooth after dark.   During long midnight walks through the Tuscan capital, you might catch an angelic smell. Freshly baked bread, it seems, and melted butter, and… what […]

4 Essential Restaurants in Sintra You Can’t Skip

Tascantiga is one of the best restaurants in Sintra for fabulous petiscos.

Walking the green hills of Sintra always works up an appetite—but luckily, you don’t have to head far from the city center to find the perfect restaurant. To truly enjoy a Sintra day trip, you’ll want to leave Lisbon early in the morning and return when the sun is about to set. Trust us, you’ll […]