Top 6 Late Night (Drunchies) Spots In Florence

Whether you’re out late clubbing, and get a sudden case of the “drunchies” or simply get really hungry around 2AM for no reason like me, Florence is the right city to satisfy all of your late-night cravings. Here is my list of the 6 best late night eats in Florence! 1. The Secret Bakery There…

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7 Places To Get Your Bacon Fix In Florence

BACON! To some it’s a mere side dish to accompany breakfast, to others its a WAY OF LIFE. Regardless of your relationship with bacon there’s no denying that it is absolutely delicious. Bacon withdrawals may be a viable concern when visiting (or moving to) Italy, but not in Florence. Here are 7 places in Florence…

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30 Great Places To Eat & Drink In Florence

Italy is famous for its food, and for good reason. However, not all restaurants are created equal. In my year living in Florence, I was lucky enough to eat my way through many of the city’s dining establishments, and have sorted through the good, bad, and the touristy to bring you this list! Though this…

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5 Scenic Rooftop Bars To Hit In Florence

For the past several weeks, I have been on a mission to discover Florence’s best rooftop bars. This mission evolved into what was simultaneously the most fun and most expensive “research” I have ever conducted “for the blog”. After dragging various friends all over town in search of the perfect rooftop, I am finally ready…

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5 Must Try Vegan Eats In Florence

The Italian land of precious meats and cheeses can be quite overwhelming for a vegan. Fortunately, Europe has been making great strides towards the vegan lifestyle and Italy is no exception. Florence has a multitude of options from burgers to brunch and even gelato. The list could go on for quite a while (check out…

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The Top 10 Must Visit Gelaterias In Florence

You don’t go to Italy without eating gelato and you definitely don’t go to Florence without eating at least a few (once a day is a good starting average). However, with a different gelateria on every street corner, it can be hard knowing which ones to go to and which ones to avoid. After some…

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13 Florence Bars You Haven’t Heard Of (But Should!)

If you’ve been in Florence for at least a week, you’ve probably been up to some kind of shenanigans at one or more of the well-known bars, Lion’s Fountain, Uncle Jimmy’s, Red Garter, etc. (if you haven’t, then go, like right now). These places are popular for good reason and I frequent them often, however there are…

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Florence Foodie: La Ménagère

Nestled in the center of historic Florence lies La Ménagère, a modern concept restaurant that feels like it was transported from a trendy urban neighborhood in London or San Francisco. Originally opened in 1896 as an iconic Florentine shop, La Ménagère was recently renovated into the unique space it is now. The industrial decor is created with…

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Florence Foodie: Salumeria Verdi (Pino’s)

Officially called Salumeria Verdi, among study abroad students you are more likely to hear my favorite panino place referred to simply as “Pino’s,” a name affectionately given to the place due to its wonderful owner. I have been coming to Pino’s since I was a study abroad student last year, and spent a year dreaming…

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