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Italian Food Culture: Dining out in Firenze!

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While food is universally loved, we like to think that we are extra passionate about it here in Italy. For us, it means so much more than putting something on a plate – food signifies family, celebrating, a way of expressing love and care. The way we dine is a little bit different from the   …Continue Reading


Between museum and site visits: buying leather in Florence

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Florence has long had a reputable history of leather production and the city is filled to the brim with opportunities to purchase leather goods that are practically pieces of art. However, Italian leather comes with a higher price tag and we want to make sure you are investing wisely. Here are a couple tips to   …Continue Reading


Winter Florence is actually rather lovely!

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We find that so many of our overseas guests think of Florence, Tuscany and Italy as summer places. Perhaps that enjoy an eternal summer. Many are surprised that in Florence temperatures can sink right down to minus 7/8 degrees regularly every winter, and even very harsh minus double digit temperatures can occur. Famously in the   …Continue Reading


Italian style Halloween

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We appreciate our customers that come from all over the world, and their traditions that they bring with them! Halloween is a tradition that was brought over to Italy fairly recently from the United States. It did not originate there, but it is a holiday that is widely celebrated in that country. It was not   …Continue Reading


An All-American Halloween!

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It’s that time of year again- when you break out your favourite fall recipes, decorate the house in autumn colors, light the candles that fill the room with the scents of apple and cinnamon, and finally start looking up costume ideas for this year’s Halloween. Ah yes, Halloween. The holiday that every child looks forward   …Continue Reading


Eating out in Florence – in style!

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Travelling to Florence for a semester from the US to study the finer things that Florence has to offer? Want to make sure you “blend in“ when you go out to eat in Florence? Take note that the style is currently always changing, but one thing does remain the same in Italian style; Florentines are   …Continue Reading