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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The 5 Best Healthy Restaurants in Florence
On paper, finding a nutritious bite to eat in Florence in most places in Tuscany may seem like a challenge for those on a wellness buzz, especially when you’re met by steakhouses and cafes serving up batches of Schiacciata loaded with carbs on every corner. However, if you look in...
Average Cost of Food in Rome per Day
In a culinary capital like Rome, you’re sure to spend a great deal of your time tucking into tasty dishes in trattorias and osterias across the city. We all know dining experiences can significantly affect our budget for a trip, so you’re probably wondering what the average cost of food...
Our Curated Guide to Roman Restaurants
The Italian capital’s out-of-this-world cuisine is well-documented by now, but which restaurants in Rome really are the cream of the crop? As with any food-based list, everyone’s take on the city’s top-tier eateries will look a little different. Having spent years of my life residing in Rome, I’d like to...
Your Essential Guide to Halal Restaurants in Rome
As celebrated as Rome’s culinary scene is, I know it can be tricky for first-time Muslim travelers and those who prefer to stick to halal restaurants to navigate. Luckily, the Eternal City is among the top cities in Europe for halal food and I’ve frequented several halal establishments in my...
Essential Guide to Maritozzi Spots in Rome
Romans have quite the affinity for pizza al taglio, porchetta sandwiches, and carbonara, but they’re also rather fond of a sweet treat. The confection of choice for many residents of the Eternal City, myself included, is maritozzi. This classic dessert is a delicious sweet bun filled with thick whipped cream....
The 6 Best Coffee Shops in Florence
Florentines have a lifelong love affair with top-quality brews, and the Italian coffee culture is more vibrant than ever in Tuscany’s capital. With countless cafes specializing in everything from single-origin coffees to American-style varieties, finding the best coffee in Florence is tricky. Each time I’ve been to Florence, I always...
Your Guide to Food Markets in Rome
If you’re anything like me, the rows of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and spices at local food markets are enough to draw you in, but when coupled with vintage finds, books, and artworks, they’re even more alluring and Rome’s food markets are exactly that. One thing I can’t take away...
The 5 Best Gelato Shops In Florence
When I think of Italy and food, three items instantly come to mind: pizza, pasta, and gelato; sorry for the stereotype. Creamy Italian ice cream is happily consumed all year round, especially in major cities like Florence, whether it’s winter or summer. Florence is booming with gelato shops serving seasonal...
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