Florence is a city that lives a fascinating gastronomic paradox: it receives over 16 million visitors a year, yet when it comes to cutting-edge Italian cuisine or culinary icons, its name is…
Florence
Florence Dreamed: A Love Letter to the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Some dreams take root in our imagination and grow quietly over the years like ivy wrapping itself around the ancient stone walls of Florence. Since 2013, when I began writing about…
Onde — When the Sea Reaches Florence
A palace as a stage. The sea as a language. Florence as a backdrop. There are restaurants one visits out of curiosity. And then there are the others — the ones we…
GUCCI OSTERIA FIRENZE — Florence, Once Again
A return with the scent of a debut There are cities one does not simply visit — one returns to them. As if they were inscribed within us, waiting to be rediscovered.…
Gucci Giardino 25
In 2022, I stumbled upon a video of mixologist Martina Bonci preparing two signature cocktails on YouTube, sparking my interest. It was my first encounter with Gucci Giardino 25, which had just…
Gucci Osteria (revisited 2023)
Not long ago, I published here about a dinner that took place in late 2019 at Osteria Gucci (see article). Since then, much has changed. Karime has become the first Mexican woman to…
Luca’s by Paulo Airaudo
Created to be the standard-bearer of Hotel La Gemma, Luca’s pays tribute to the patriarch of the Cecchi family, who unfortunately could not join the family in entering the hotel industry. To…
La Gemma
Another visit to Florence, another instant tear when I catch sight of Brunelleschi’s masterpiece tearing through the skies. With each visit, the city seems to welcome me with tears of admiration. This…
Atrium Bar
With its rich historical heritage, Florence has shaped itself over time and has become a charming setting that attracts travelers from all latitudes. Home to artistic trends, famous families, artists, and unmissable…