Archive for the ‘Florence’ Category

Fun in Firenze

May 28, 2013

We took the train to Florence for a great day followed by yet another amazing dinner!

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Ristorante Mamma Gina

April 19, 2009

Borgo S. Jacopo, 37/R

50125 Firenze (FI), Italy

+39 055 213908 

 www.mammagina.it

Piti Gola E Cantina

May 26, 2008

Wine Bar across from the Piti Palace in Florence, recommended by the Hotel Torre Guelfa.  Nice.  Had a good Brunello.

Piazza Piti, 16, Tel: 055-212704

Hotel Torre Guelfa

December 30, 2005

Florence

Borgo SS Apostoli, 8 / 50123 Florence, Italy

This is the one with the tower where they serve drinks at night – really neat place.

http://www.hotelshark.com/florence/hottor.htm

Doors of the Baptistry

December 30, 2005

Florence

Must see

Uffizi Gallery

December 30, 2005

Florence

Sunday closes at 2pm, Monday closed, entrance 10000

Aqua Al’Due

December 30, 2005

Florence 

In Piazze near the Uffizzi – recommended by Rob Sunderland

Camellio Trattoria

December 30, 2005

Florence

Across Ponte Vecchio to San Jacopo. Restaurant almost at end as right. Food was great – Wine was Excellent! Sangiovese Toscana 1995, and Brunnello de Mantalcino Madonna Del Piano 1990. Must have Fragolini (baby strawberries) can Parto (Port Wine).

Trattoria l’che c’e c’e

December 30, 2005

Florence

Via de Magalotti 11r

Owner chef cares about food. topini-gnocchi w/gorgonzola,L8000. secondo like salsicce e fagioli (sausage w/beans) L10,000.Cover L2000. Serves house wine in ceramic pitchers. Tues-Sun 12:30-2:30,7:30-10:30. LG. 05/21/95. Grace antipasto/penne w/tom. sauce/Pecorino. Joe tagliatelli Bolog./Salsicce e Fagioli. Salsicce e fagioli excellent. Service not great. Wine very good. Total bill for 2:L58000

White Boar

December 30, 2005

Florence

Borgo San Jacopo 43r

Romantic. Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco.  Prosciutto. Stewed boar w/polenta.  Thurs-Tues 12-2:30, 7-11. LG