Osteria, Trattoria and Ristorante: Your guide to Italy's different dining venues

Osteria, Trattoria and Ristorante: Your guide to Italy's different dining venues

If you’re traveling to Italy, you may be a bit confused about the terms trattoria, osteria and ristorante. Are they really that different from each other? What can you expect from each one? Read more as we break each dining class down

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5 offbeat Italian wines worth seeking for New Year's

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5 offbeat Italian wines worth seeking for New Year's

The world of Italian wine can seem daunting—in a country smaller than the state of California, there are hundreds upon hundreds of native wine grapes. To get you started, we’ve picked five wines that are perfect for NYE! Forget the champagne! These are your must-have tipples to ring in 2023!

Written by Elisa Scarton-Detti, edited by Coral Sisk

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Must-order dishes at trattorias in Florence

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Must-order dishes at trattorias in Florence

Looking for the best, most “authentic” food in Florence? Authentic is a tricky term, but we can direct you to genuine traditional Tuscan food in its capital of Florence. A guide to how to navigate menus at trattorias.

Written by Elisa Scarton-Detti

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