Between May and June, I spent three weeks in Florence, Italy. I have now been there five times over the past few years, so know the city fairly well. However, one thing is for sure, Florence restaurants are always changing. When looking for the top Italian restaurants along with the best food in Florence, it…
You are what you eat, is an old saying most of us know. I believe it to be true and the reason why we have so many health problems and diseases. Some people and companies are very aware of this and know that nature can provide us with everything we need (and more) if we…
Locale Firenze Restaurant is an old Palace dating back to the 1200s. The Cellar rooms have some stone arches that may date back as far as 30-15BC. Situated in the historical noble quarter of the Florence, its first owners were the Bastari Rittaffè family in the 1200s. Bartolomeo Concini bought the property and made it…
Joia Vegetarian Restaurant is Europe’s first vegetarian restaurant to win a Michelin Star. Swiss chef Pietro Leemann initially consulted on the menu for the new vegetarian restaurant in Milan, Italy in 1989. One year later he bought Joia. His philosophy of ‘natural cuisine’ with his unconventional cooking style was often misconstrued. Joia Alta Cucina Naturale…
Entering the Straf Hotel in Milan, Italy you are greeted by the warm lobby designed with primary materials and splashes of color. The surfaces consist of iron and shimmering brass sheets along with exposed cement floors and walls. Architect Vincenzo De Cotiis adds splashes of color with minimalist furniture and large pieces of art. The…
Braciere Malatesta Trattoria is one of many restaurants in Florence, Italy. The outdoor façade and entryway of the Italian food restaurant can be very deceiving. As you walk in you pass the wood-burning pizza oven and grill area the restaurant opens into a massive dining space. Located in the historic center of Florence Italy, it…