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Florence After 8pm: Why the Best Meal of Your Trip Starts When the Tourists Go Home
There’s a moment in Florence, somewhere between 7:45 and 8:15, when I can feel the city change shifts. The tour groups have already eaten. The restaurants near the Duomo with hawkers outside and laminated menus in four languages are clearing tables for the next round of early-bird tourists. And quietly,...
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Tortellini in Bologna: A Local Staple You Must Try
Numerous cities and regions in Italy are synonymous with specific pasta styles, and in Bologna, tortellini is the shape of choice. It’s a treasured food in Bologna and throughout Emilia-Romagna, and no visit to ‘La Grassa’ is complete without a helping or two of fresh tortellini. I’m a massive fan...
Bologna Coffee Culture: Where to Sip the Best Brew in the City
Like in most Italian cities, locals in Bologna mean business when it comes to coffee. Not only are there dozens of traditional bars that are perfect for a quick countertop espresso or cappuccino, but the city has a growing specialty coffee scene. I understand just how easy it is to...
A Guide to Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona is truly an international city that simultaneously embraces Spanish and Catalan cuisine, as well as modern trends and dietary preferences. This translates into Barcelona having one of the most vibrant vegan dining scenes in Western Europe. From Spanish flavors to authentic Catalan cuisine to Mediterranean ingredients and dishes, you’ll...
Mercato di Mezzo: Bologna’s Historic Culinary Hub
Mercato di Mezzo is the beating heart of Bologna’s food scene, lying in the center of the historic Quadrilatero neighborhood. It’s one of my favorite spots in the city and is always a highlight of my Bologna food tours. The market has been a meeting point for food lovers since...
Dublin’s Famous Spice Bag: Where to Find the Best One
If you haven’t visited Dublin, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the city’s beloved takeaway dish, the spice bag. This fusion of Irish and Chinese flavors has become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon in Ireland over the last ten to fifteen years. A mix of spice-covered chicken, fries,...
Best Pubs in Dublin: Where to Drink Like a Local
Few cities in the world have a pub culture comparable to that of the Irish capital. In Dublin, pubs are revered for their freshly poured pints, lively music, and charming settings, but you’ll also find plenty of alternatives if you prefer something a little more refined or upmarket. While my...
The Best Coffee Shops in Dublin
Although tea is often the hot drink of choice for Dubliners, the coffee scene in the Irish capital would lead you to believe otherwise! Every time I visit the city, I come across a host of gorgeous coffee shops, and there always seem to be new cafes opening. This is...
Where to Enjoy the Best Afternoon Tea in Dublin
Afternoon tea might seem like a strictly British affair, but I quickly learned that this wasn’t the case after my first visit to Dublin. The city has some stellar afternoon tea venues where old-school traditions meet premium Irish produce. If you’ve been on one of my Dublin food tours, you’ll...
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