Florence Food & Drinks

Granita & Gelato Recommendations in Florence

You may think that gelato is the best summer refreshment but in fact it actually gets so hot and uncomfortable here in Florence in the summer that I need something even colder, icier, and in fact lighter than gelato. This is when granita steps into my life. Granita can be considered a cousin of sorbet but it is coarser and icier and it comes in both savory and sweet flavors. It

Three Restaurant Recommendations in Florence

Note: This post goes back to 2016. Its contents are still valid but for my latest restaurant recommendations, go to my Substack. I offer my curated and updated lists to subscribers there, along with lots of other info about travel to, and moving to, Italy. Del Fagioli Corso dei Tintori, 47rOpen Mon-Sun for lunch and dinner.Closed Saturdays and

Third Wave Coffee in Florence

What is "Third Wave Coffee"? Third Wave Coffee is a focus on sustainability instead of mass-production. It's about having a consciousness about each step in the production chain: farmer, importer, roaster, barista, and consumer. As part of the third wave philosophy, the owner of the coffee shop visits the coffee farmers in places like South American, and