Things To Do
Winery Option 1: Castello di Verrazzano
A few of us are going here on Monday, the 27th. Text Mike or Amanda if interested by April 1st. This is the vineyard in the photo above!
Winery Option 2: Tenuta Torciano
A recommendation from a family friend. A beautiful winery located near San Gimignano that might need transportation but the property can help arrange.
Cooking Class in Florence
Another recommendation from a family friend who watched the owner, Francesco, grow from a small operation to a major cooking school. They offer a market tour / cooking class that is really fun.
Tour of Lucca
A fun and historic walking tour of the walled town of Lucca
Florence Restaurants
Trattoria Sostanza - Classic Florentine trattoria. Recommend the artichoke pie, butter chicken, bistec Florentina, and merigue cake Osteria Cinghiale Bianco - Authentic Tuscan cuisine, wild boar ragu, and the best tiramisu. Trattoria Cammillo - highly recommended. Osteria dell'Enoteca - wine bar with a contemporary seasonal menu Casa Ciabattini - family owned restaurant with incredible homemade pasta. All'antico Vinaio - amazing sandwiches. SESTO on Arno Rooftop Bar - fantasic view of Florence. Manifaturra Tabacchi - cocktail bar focused on Italian spirits Le Volpi e l'Uva -Wine bar focused on lesser known Italian varietals
Lucca Restaurants
Buca di Sant'Antonio - opened in 1782 serves refined cuisine typical of Lucca Da Ciacco - good for a quick glass of wine and high quality charcuterie Bar L'Aurora - nice bar with a small patio. Great negroni Ristorante Giglio - contemporary Italian with a Michelin star Antica Locanda di Sesto - Classic Luccan cuisine