Non-Italian Food in Florence

Ben and Martha are American expats living in Italy.
Now, normally that wouldn’t send me into fits of camaraderie, but there’s a twist: Martha’s from my hometown, a small enough place for it to be quite a coincidence. But wait, it gets better! Not only does her family own my favorite cheesesteak shop in [...]

Where to Eat in Florence - Another Reader Weighs In

OK, OK, OK - I get it. Florence is awesome.
This is the overwhelming response to my recent post, in which I had to recruit an honorary member of the Gay Mafia to school my readers on the joys of Florence - in particular, the cuisine - to stave off the legions of readers asking [...]

Florence, Italy: A Kindred Soul Tells All

In which an honorary member of the Gay Mafia (West Coast, represent) reveals what I am unable to about Florence, a city he adores and I really just can’t seem to get into. However, after reading this I might have to give it another try!
When I was doing my research for places to stay [...]

Where to Eat in Italy - Miss Expatria Reveals (Almost) All

Roughly twice a year, my mother asks me to forward an email I wrote containing highly guarded information to someone we know who is going to Rome or Venice and wants to know where to eat.
Tomorrow is Rome. The next day will be Venice. Florence I don’t love, and I’ve only been [...]