The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence: Shop and Eat like a Florentine
Lise Apatoff
Language: English
Pages: 224
ISBN: 1616893214
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Shop and eat like a Florentine with this pocket-sized guide to the best of the magnificent Tuscan city known for its art, culture, and cuisine. Celebrated graphic designer and self-described Italophile Louise Fili, with connoisseur of all things Lisa Apatoff, takes you on eight walks through Florence, discussing more than seventy of the city's most alluring shops—some run by the same families for generations, others offering young entrepreneurs' fresh interpretations of traditional techniques.
Discerning travelers will discover rare books and charming hats; vintage Pucci and handmade shoes; cioccolata da bere (drinkable chocolate); colorful buttons; and bolts of rich silk fabric in this enchanting introduction to makers and purveyors of clothing, home decor, accessories, specialty foods, and much more. For each shop, there is a full-color photo, description of specialties, and information on location and hours of operation.
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with mint, cayenne, hazelnut, and other enticing flavors is hand-scooped by Leonardo Vestri himself. For the ultimate indulgence, try a shot of sumptuous cioccolato da bere (drinkable chocolate)—hot in winter, cold in summer, and always delicious. SBIGOLI TERRECOTTE via sant’egidio 4r 055 2479713 � sbigoliterrecotte.it mon–sat 9am–1pm & 2:30–7:30pm; closed sun Originally founded in 1857 and a family operation since 1966, sbigoli features beautiful Tuscan handpainted terra-cotta in traditional
it is to the palate. With an elegant mint-lacquered facade and strikingly beautiful interior of oil paintings, crystal chandeliers, and inlaid marble floor, this diminutive pasticceria presents a signature flourless chocolate cake and delicious fresh fruit tarts, along with a selection of equally intriguing savories. Having had no professional training, just a passion for inventive baking, Ilaria Ballatresi started the shop with her husband, Giulio, thirty-three years ago. Since his death, she
dessert, head to Gelateria La Strega Nocciola across the street: Via dei Bardi 51r. 5 e cinque Piazza della Passera 1 055 2741583 Lunch & dinner; closed Sun and Mon � Moderate The menu for this organic Ligurian restaurant changes daily according to what is in season. Satisfying pastas, risottos, soups, and cecine (chickpea pancakes) are served in a pleasant setting. Organic wines are available by the glass. trattoria 4 leoni Via dei Vellutini 1r 055 218562 Lunch & dinner; closed Wed lunch �
171 specialty foods Cibreo Teatro del Sale � 154, 170 Enoteca Alessi � 46 La Bottega della Frutta � 82 Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio � 162 Pegna � 40 Olio & Convivium � 194, 197 spices, herbs & extracts Bizzarri � 32 toys & Company � 210 Dreoni � 126 uniforms Alba � 114 vintage clothing & jewelry Epoca � 56 Il Cancello � 56 La Corte � 56 Street Doing � 120 violins Jamie Marie Lazzara � 134 wigs Filistrucchi � 138 wine bars Casa del Vino � 108 Coquinarius � 51 Enoteca Alessi � 46 Il Borro � 90
bookbinders, gardeners, and manicurists citywide. Following Italian tradition, Galli carries the finest shaving supplies: soaps, creams, brushes, and razors, along with toothpaste and toothbrushes. While browsing the shop, you are bound to observe any number of locals dropping in to buy a potato peeler. “Il migliore che c’è,” they say. (The best there is.) They may well be right. APROSIO & CO via della spada 38r 055 2654077 � aprosio.it mon–sat 10:30am–7:30pm; closed sun For over twenty years,
