Italian Holiday Foods & Traditions

Italian Holiday Foods & Traditions

Curious how Italy tastes during the holidays? This is your cheat sheet to the unmissable holiday foods, traditions and markets in the regions our culinary wine experiences spend the most time in: Tuscany (where Florence is capital) and Emilia Romagna (where Bologna is capital). Plus some Italian fan favorites.

A local sommelier's guide to ordering drinks in Italy

A local sommelier's guide to ordering drinks in Italy

Curious about what to drink Italy? When the best time for a cappuccino is? If ordering a spritz will insult the chef? This is your guide I’ve picked up over the years of living in Florence as a sommelier and food blogger, as well as favorite spots to caffeinate, wine and dine

Rediscovering traditions through Florence's Wine Doors

Rediscovering traditions through Florence's Wine Doors

Curious about the Wine Windows in Florence? Read up on these charming architectural peculiarities of Florence with our sommelier-approved guide to Florence’s wine windows, aka buchette del vino. Curious to experience the best? Check out our Wine Window Food Tour of Florence!