Naples, Italy, often hailed as the birthplace of pizza, is undeniably one of the world’s most iconic cities, renowned for its rich history and gastronomic treasures like Neapolitan pizza, incredible seafood, pasta perfection, and mouthwatering Neapolitan pastries. Considering all of this, it makes perfect sense to include cooking classes in Naples, Italy as a necessary […]
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7 Best Restaurants in Pisa: Traditional Trattorias to Fine Dining
Pisa’s cuisine is as well-loved as the city itself. Its gastronomic diversity between land and sea gives you dishes that will remain with you long after your trip is over. And in our round-up of the best restaurants in Pisa, you’ll find everything from casual pizzerias, to traditional trattorias, to formal restaurants. No matter where […]
Gluten Free Florence: Complete Guide to Restaurants, Dishes & a GF App
Italy is a country where things like pasta and pizza can seem like crucial components of the national identity, so you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s maybe not the ideal destination for gluten-free travelers. Luckily, that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth! And that’s particularly true if your itinerary includes places where pizza and […]
All About Neapolitan Pizza (+ 5 Great Places for Pizza in Naples)
Let’s be honest, when we talk about the best pizza, the first place that comes to mind is its birthplace, Naples. The city has been making its signature dish, Neapolitan pizza, since the 1700s. Today, it has over 8,000 pizzerias. Naples is home to some of the best pizzerias in the world. But what makes […]
Best Pizza in NYC: The Definitive Guide
Society has long ago confirmed that New York has some of the best pizza in the world. The city, enormous as it is, has hundreds of spots where you can grab a good slice, swimming in an eternal ocean of tomato sauce. But where is the best pizza in NYC? And what makes it stand […]
8 Cheap Eats in Florence For Every Budget
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 […]
Street Food in Florence: Our 7 Favorite Grab-and-Go Eateries
With so much to see and do in Florence, there’s not always enough time in the day to sit down for every meal. Thankfully, a vibrant culture of street food in Florence won’t leave you hungry! Whether grabbing a quick gelato to cool off or hunting down a more satisfying panino, Florence has an abundance […]
Best Pizza in Florence: 5 Spots You Can’t Miss
Pizza is the holy grail of Italian gastronomy. But watch out: the best pizza you can find in Florence may be very different from what you’ve imagined. How much do you really know about pizza? You’re surely familiar with Neapolitan pizza and its history: the round, thin dough with plenty of toppings and soft cheese. […]
Best Pizza Bianca Recipe (From One of Rome’s Best Pizzerias)
Pizza bianca is pizza at its simplest. There’s no bright red tomato sauce, no cheese, and no fancy toppings. Pizza bianca (which translates to “white pizza”) is as simple as it gets: fresh-baked focaccia topped with nothing more than olive oil, salt, and sesame seeds or rosemary if you’re feeling adventurous. But don’t let the […]
The Top 5 Spots for Cacio e Pepe in Rome You Need to Try ASAP
This blog post was originally posted on February 2, 2019 and was updated on September 8, 2020. Cacio e pepe is the classic flavor of Rome, and one of its best and most beloved dishes. Cacio is Roman dialect for “cheese”—in this case, assertive sheep’s-milk pecorino romano—and pepe is black pepper. Put it all together, […]
