Updated February 26, 2026 I imagine asking someone from Florence where to get the best gelato is like asking someone from Chicago where to get the best deep-dish pizza or someone from Tokyo where to get the best sushi – you’ll probably get different answers from every person you ask. Still, I’m sharing my picks
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Are you planning your Tuscany itinerary and want to make sure it includes the some of the best gelaterie? Or maybe you’re already on your Tuscany road trip and you want to stop for gelato – but not ‘so-so’ gelato. The good news is that there are so many incredible gelato shops in Tuscany, so
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If you’ve wandered through Tuscan villages, you’ve smelled the delicious meals cooking inside the homes you walk past. Wouldn’t it be nice to cook and eat with the family inside? At Toscana Mia Cooking School in Chianti, you can! Sisters Simonetta and Paola invite you into their family home in a small borgo in the
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Italian Supermarkets– different types of supermarkets in Italy, important things to know about shopping, helpful tips, useful words and phrases for shopping at an Italian supermarket and more! Ah, grocery shopping in Italy. Is it really romantic like they show it in the films? Skipping along cobblestone streets, stopping in at the jolly bakery and
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Are you looking for a Michelin star restaurant for your time in Tuscany? True, you can eat well without a Michelin star, but there are some incredible fine-dining experiences waiting for you in Tuscan cities and the countryside. In 2026, there are 45 Michelin star restaurants in Tuscany, a part of the 391 Michelin star
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Are you looking for the best Tuscan cookbooks to give as gifts? Cookbooks are a wonderful present to give or receive. And Italian cookbooks are full of recipes that delight bellies and bring joy to the table. After all, who doesn’t love to sit down for an Italian meal? I often have friends, family, or
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