Rolling hills of vineyards, cypress trees, the last rays of a sunset glinting off a glass of wine—this epitomizes Italy’s Tuscany region. In the heart of it all, you’ll find the city of Florence.
One could argue that the artisanal flavors of Tuscan cuisine rival the city’s Renaissance masterpieces as a reason to visit Florence. Marbled meats, golden olive oil, a crunch of fresh baked bread washed down with local wine paints a picture of flavors unique to the region.
To top it all off, Florence is the birthplace of gelato. What more reason does a foodie need to visit this spectacular city?
grilled panini sandwich with melted cheese and greens
Let’s face it: Florence is crawling with tourists. During high season the streets and sites are packed, and tourist traps masquerading as authentic restaurants are on every corner. For the unprepared but curious traveler seeking the real deal, you might be wondering where do locals eat in Florence? With over 2,000 restaurants in Florence, there […]
Lampredotto (tripe sandwich) in paper wrapping on a wooden table with a person's hand holding a plastic cup of red wine above
Most travelers, regardless of economic status or travel style, love finding a good deal. Given Italy’s popularity as a tourist destination, however, it can be a little more challenging to travel on a limited budget. Challenging—but by no means impossible. Visiting Florence on a budget may mean planning a trip for a different time of […]
various cheeses on wooden board
When you get a basic overview of Italian food, you’ll quickly realize how regional the cuisine is. So regional that one dish can change in subtle yet meaningful ways between neighboring towns, let alone entire regions. So, when a cheese connoisseur headed for Tuscany starts looking into what uniquely Tuscan cheeses they should try, they […]
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