I don’t normally post “retweets” as blog posts, but this is the funniest thing I have read in a long time – an article in The Onion about a “mediocre trattoria” in Florence that parodies …

This Saturday Jan 16 2010 is a very special PREVIEW night at Le Murate. If you’re in or near Florence, plan to swing by and check out this new space. Well, not so new space… …

I’ve been meaning to go check out this place in the Florentine hills called Dulcamara where you can cook your own meal OR hire a caterer. It’s the same place that Chef Paula Carrier has …

This weekend Florence was graced with a slight dumping of snow and the coldest temperatures we’ve had here in years. The city was spared the most of it, while in the hills people have been …

I recently met Jody Mattioli, a young artist who designs and hand-makes the most exceptional metal objects. I was struck by the originality of his sole wine rack in particular (see photo), and think it …

The Biblioteca delle Oblate has it ALL this December! This recently restored public space was already a great place to hang out and study, meet friends or colleagues, and eat lunch or snack. Now, this …

Folks! my comprehensive book review of Jane Fortune’s “Invisible Women” is now online and in the paper! Read the article in The Florentine and see below to win your own copy!
Short summary: Invisible Women is …

Last night I attended the opening of ARTour, which can best be described as a Tuscan artisans’ itinerary. Work in various media by contemporary artisans is displayed in unusual locations: an antique carpet dealer, a …

People often ask me where “real” Florentines go shopping. The answer is that we do shop downtown, and at outlet malls. But in town, via Gioberti (map!) is one of my favourite streets for a …

The city of Florence now offers free wi-fi internet in 12 piazze or parks. Access is via password in compliance with Italian laws, and limited to one hour a day. Hopefully in time, service will …

I was recently contacted by artist Patricia Abramovich who will be participating in the Florence Biennale ‘09 at the Fortezza da Basso December 5-13. French by birth, she now resides in Israel. She has generously conceded …

You’re still in time to sign up for the Florence marathon that takes place on Sunday November 29th 2009. Or, more likely you might go out to cheer on these brave runners.
This important international sports …