Easter in Tuscany sounded perfect... and why not use this long weekend to finally visit Cortona, the quintessential hilltown made famous by Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun! The medieval tower standing above town on the hillside, the 16th century Medici fortress at the top of town, the steep narrow streets and alleyways you wander [...]
As you Soak in the Renaissance of Florence make sure have plenty of time for Italian Treasure Hunting and Tasting Tuscan's Finest! * Italian Treasure Hunting There's plenty of shopping to be done in Florence no matter what your treasure of choice may be. Leather: The place to go is San Lorenzo Market and make [...]
Florence is truly a feast for the senses. Everywhere you walk, everywhere you look, everything you taste is a masterpiece! This is the cradle of the Renaissance where the Italian language was formalized. Julius Caesar founded Florentina in 59 BC. In the 14th century, the Medici family began its reign of power making it the [...]
Found this really cool thing when we were at Eataly on our trip to New York City last week (the Italian marketplace, cafe, restaurants, bar founded in Turin with locations in Italy and Japan)... an EATinerari. Right before you exit The Market check-out area onto 23rd Street, there's a rather non-descript display of these boxes. [...]
Italy comes to the heart of Manhattan...no not Little Italy... its Eataly! A new mega complex of Italy food comprised of shopping, eating and learning. The original in Turin, Italy has a few other locations in Italy and Japan but this the first U.S. spot. Brought to you by Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti and famous [...]