Anyone who came across my first “stomach meets stomach” article knows that my time in Florence turned me into a die-hard consumer of Lampredotto, the locally-famous cow stomach concoction served at numerous street carts across the city. It’s one of the relatively few Tuscan specialties that has yet to migrate outside of it’s place of…
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Baked Potatoes with Style: Occomè Florence
Among the many results of this era of gastronomy is the growing variety of options in the global restaurant scene. Take a trip to a food-inclined city anywhere in the world, and you’ll likely be struck with a battery of eateries, with some serving the traditional cuisine of the region, others offering a completely original…
Pasta’s Etruscan Ancestor: Testaroli
Among the many virtues of the cuisine of Italy is it’s unmatched simplicity. Despite all the gastronomic innovations taking place worldwide, many can agree that the most satisfying dishes to come out of Italian kitchens are those consisting of straightforward, seasonal ingredients that are prepared using traditional methods. The concept of simplicity may be most…
A Collage of Collagen: Soppressata Toscana
Stepping into a panini shop in Italy is a truly remarkable experience for any food-inclined individual. Despite not being elegant in the slightest, many of the most widely-renowned panini purveyors have their own unique character that distinguish them from their competition. For one eatery, that character may stem from their chalkboard menu and decades-old surroundings….
Crushing Grapes…But Not For Wine: Schiacciata con l’uva
Every since arriving in Florence four weeks ago, Panini have been a staple of my diet (yes, panini is the plural form of panino). Besides being cheap, abundant and filling, these panini are deeply satisfying to the point where I can confidently say that they some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. What makes…
Stomach Meets Stomach: Sergio Pollini Lampredotto
Florence, Italy is a city of hugely influential art, breathtaking architecture and, of course, amazing food. For my final semester of college, I’m traveling across the pond to Florence. I’ll spend three months learning all I can about the rich food culture of the land of Piazzas, Pasta and Pomodoro. When planning a trip to…