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Unique dining experiences in Florence

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Scallops with Iberico Jamon paired with Tuscan Traminer Grappa is not your usual Trattoria fare

In the last posts, I’ve been harping on “Florence is so traditional, get with the times bla bla bla.” I’m one that firmly believes, if you have a problem, find a solution. Not that eating extremely traditional food in Florence is a problem, but let’s be honest…eating at a traditional trattoria every night (or every occasion you have to eat out) is and will get boring very quickly. Unless, you are one of those people that like monotony, consistency and predictability. One of my favorite quotes, and probably one of my life’s mottos (besides the only real mantras you need in life: yuck and yum) is:

“Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative” by Oscar Wilde. Continue Reading →

Where to eat near the Uffizi Gallery (Florence, Italy)

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If you take a right, you’ll be on one of Florence’s tastiest foodie alleys

It is not impossible to eat well in the historical center of Florence, even near the most crowded attractions such as the Uffizi gallery. And I promise, after the traumatic ordeal with the lines, selfie sticks, insulting poster replicas lining the stone walkways, and smacked with an overdose of indescribable art- you’re going to need a treat. And possibly a drink. Continue Reading →

Better Ask a Chef- Damiano of Club Culinario Toscano Florence

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photo credit: Silvio Palladino

Welcome to the very first post of Better Ask a Chef! This new category of posts where I interview my favorite chefs in the world, starting with Florence, to get tips on eating in the city to how to do things in kitchen better according to a chef. When I requested to meet with the chef of Club Culinario for this interview, I had prepared a series of questions, only for them to be crumpled by the wayside and totally taken through the ringer for anything having to do with the current state of Florence’s dining art.

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Restaurants in Florence- top picks of 2015

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Polenta and ragu, artichokes and potato puree and ribollita…where’s the pizza and pasta you may ask?

It’s been a gluttonous year in this tiny city- and I’ve only scratched the surface. Florence is a TINY city, but there are nearly 3,000 eateries! I want to stay within normal BMI and cholesterol parameters, here! I’ve done my best to eat at as many places as possible, to meet the chefs, to see what was worth the almighty buck and also what was worth our time. Continue Reading →

A Florentine week of eats: countryside, street food and aperitivo

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In the last week in Florence, I have been overwhelmed by flavor. Overwhelmed by the beauty of my surroundings. I have decided, being in Seattle for the last several months was nothing but good. Now, I can appreciate my surroundings (and tastes) with a clean slate or yet- a fresh palate. It is good to take breaks from monotony. Think of places which have summer year round due to being near the equator, do you think people there appreciate the beach and sun as say those living in Germany?

Without further rambling, here are some new food findings I have discovered in Florence thus far: Continue Reading →

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