Florence

Trattoria vs Osteria: What's the Difference in Italy?

 Trattoria vs Osteria: What's the Difference in Italy?

Curious about the difference between osteria and trattoria? Save this post written by a local food blogger to avoid common tourist mistakes and what to look for when researching restaurants in Italy.

How to make the most of Florence during the winter

How to make the most of Florence during the winter

Curious about the best time to visit Florence? Spoiler alert- skip the humid hot summers for crisp sunny winter days, pop-up wonderlands, twinkly festive lights, seasonal foods and local tourists. Read more By Elisa Scarton Detti and Coral Sisk.

Where to get hot chocolate (cioccolata calda) in Florence

Where to get hot chocolate (cioccolata calda) in Florence

When the weather cools even the slightest, cravings hit for cioccolata calda or Italian hot chocolate. Here are our favorite places to enjoy Italian hot chocolate in Florence (along with some of the city’s best pastries and cafes with a view!)