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"Fiesole is a must: Medici villas, Roman ruins, a bottle of wine and cheese on the grass."
An international student in Florence |
Food groups for adults... |
"Irish Coffee is the perfect breakfast because it contains all four adult food groups: fat, sugar, caffeine and alcohol."
Anonymous
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"There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at."
Goethe |
"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
Ernest Hemingway
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"The proper behavior all through the holiday season is to be drunk.
This drunkenness culminates on New Year's Eve, when you get so drunk you kiss the person you're married to."
P.J. O'Rourke |
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Naguib Mahfouz
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H. L. Hunt |
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BARS in FLORENCE
Bars are famous in Florence for providing you with the opportunity of an 'aperitivo': around 6pm many bars offer something to eat free to the customers (and in many cases this is really good and substantial!)... We've selected for you the best bars in town...
 Angels, Zoe, Blob, Negroni, Kitsch, Caffé Sant'Ambrogio, Rex, Moyo, Twice, The Lion's Fountain..all the best bars in Florence has been deeply studied by our best nightlife expert, Helen Kershaw from Manchester...
So trust her, she knows the Florence nightlife like noone else...
BEST BARS IN FLORENCE - PART 1 (By Helen Kershaw)
BEST BARS IN FLORENCE - PART 2 (By Helen Kershaw)
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 Before coming in Florence perhaps your main thinking weren't only directed toward the world famous masterpieces such as the paintings of Leonardo, the sculptures of Michelangelo, or the projects of Brunelleschi....
We know that your interests toward the Italian cuisine masterpieces competes with your interests toward the Florentine art....
and we understand you!! ;)
The pleasure of a good Prosecco in a nice bar or the joy of a perfect Cappuccino in a cool café , can, without doubts, challenge the intellectual satisfaction of visiting the main masterpieces of the town!
We'll indicate to you the places where the real Florentines prefer to go, places where you can find the best quality for a fair price...
In this portal yuo can find a selection of the best bars, cafes, wine bars, restaurants in Florence and around...
Enjoy the sparkling side of the Renaissance with
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Lungarno Vespucci , 22r Firenze - Florence
Ph. +39 055 23 96 700
Harry's Bar: A Florentine Icon [by Susan D'Inverno - New York]
 After a long day of lectures, sight seeing, and dodging motorini there is no place to indulge yourself quite like Harry's Bar, a point of tranquil bliss in what can seem an overly stimulating Florence.
It's sophisticated and worldly clientele have been coming to this posh restaurant bar for over fifty years, since it opened its doors to Florence in 1953.
 Modeled after the cosmopolitan chic American bar style, Harry's was created with high level clientele in mind, and this fundamental vision has remained unchanged for over half a century.
Once you enter the set of double doors leading into the restaurant, it seems as though you are stepping into your own private club, minus the initiation fee of course.
Everything in this intimate and welcoming restaurant is of the highest quality, from the Murano artisan glass lamps to the fresh ingredients in the cuisine.
 The tables are topped with rose colored silk tablecloths and the walls are adorned with original prints by local Florentine artists depicting classic scenes around the city. As much as the inside is alluring, be sure to check out the outside terrazza which overlooks the Arno and yields a view of the Ponte Vecchio in the distance.
The barista Leo, a local hero and world renowned bar tender, will welcome you in with a warm smile and cool Bellini (made with champagne and fresh orange juice) as he entertains you with stories and anecdotes of the celebrities, both local and world renowned, that have frequented Harry's Bar in the past.
 The cuisine is refreshingly simple, using only the best ingredients to create gastronomic delights at very reasonable prices, averaging at about 15-17 Euros per dish. The meat and fish dishes are especially popular, including the Tartar which is prepared right in front of the guests by the wait staff.
 Pair your dishes with one of Harry's recommended wines and you will certainly have an unforgettable dining experience.
Whether you are looking for a stylish ambiance to enjoy a drink with friends or want to impress your parents with your new found European finesse, Harry's Bar is the perfect locale for all occasions.
Whatever you do with your time in Florence, do not miss this Florentine treasure!
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Salamanca
Via Ghibellina 80r Phone 055 234 5452.
Opened from 7.30 Pm to 2 Am.
...Music, colours, tastes, 'gente guapa'... at 'Salamanca' you can experience the real spanish movida! Salamanca is the spanish island in Florence where you can taste the best sangria, the best paella and all the treasures of the rich spanish culinary tradition...
... And if you are keen on football Salamanca offers you the possibility to watch all the most important matches of the 'Liga' on the satellite tv...! Bienvenido en la noche loca... bienvenido en el Salamanca!... |
Zoe
Via dei Renai, 13/r Phone 055 243 111.
Closed on Sunday.
Located in the charming setting of Via dei Renai, the Zoe is haunted by many Italian and foreign students and by blue-blooded young Florentines... |
Porfirio Rubirosa Caffè, Disco Bar
Viale Strozzi, 18 Phone 055 490 965.
Located in front of the Fortezza da Basso is one of the 'poshest' bar in town...
Very well (too well, perhaps...) patronized by the young bourgeoisie of the city is a very in-vogue-bar...
Prices are highs and the atmosphere is perhaps too cold... |
COCKTAIL BAR
Dolce Vita
Piazza del Carmine, 6r Phone 055 284 595.
This is one of the historical meeting places of the Florentine youth...
The interior design is trendy... But the magic of the place comes from outside... The setting of the bar is wonderful and during spring and summer evening it's possible to enjoy magnificent sunsets on Piazza del Carmine...Definitely suggested! |
Shot Café
Via dei Pucci 5 Phone 055 282 093.
Not far from the Duomo Square this bar is mostly frequented by foreign students...
Their specialty is the 'shot'... Don't you know what is it? You gotta try it... Their shots are famous all around the city for being the best... But, please, don't exaggerate (we already had bad experience ;)...) |
Caffé La Torre
Lungarno Cellini, 65r Phone 055 680 643.
Here are often organized live music soirée: jazz, blues, latin... There is a big choice of drinks and light snack...
This bar is, however, very famous for the top class 'aperitivo'... In the evening it's possible to eat for free delicious pastas, rice, salad, paella... Don't miss it!
In summer the nice patio outside, with view on Porta San Niccolò, adds glamour to this bar...Many florentines spend their evenings here... |
Cabiria
Piazza Santo Spirito Phone 055 215 732.
Absolutely one of the most frequented bar in town!
Italian and foreign students crowd this place, especially in spring and summer time...
The bar is set in the delicious atmosphere of Piazza Santo Spirito, where it's possible to chat, drink and listen music till very late in the night... |
Yag
Via de' Macci, 8r - Phone 055 246 9022.
Gay men and women, musical video and concert on maxiscreen, American bar, Internet point, satellite Tv, Internal rooms...Located very close to Piazza Santa Croce.. |
Negroni Florence Bar
Via de’ Renai 17 - Phone 055 243 647.
Named after the famous cocktail (equal parts gin, martini rosso and campari) this bar is located in the San Niccolò district and it's now one of the most trendy place in town. Intimate atmosphere, soft music, eccellent cocktails, crostini, focacce...We suggest you this place! |
Caffè Megara
Via della Spada 11/13/15/17 - Phone 055 211 837
Open from 9am to 2pm.
Very close to the "fashion district" (Via Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna Vecchia) this bar is very elegant and offers a big variety of very audacious dishes, like: kangaroo's or ostrich's carpaccios...(don't you believe us?...). The perfect bar for your shopping days... |
REX
Via Fiesolana 23/R - Phone 055 248 0331.
One of the "chicchest" bar in the Santa Croce district. The Rex is a very trendy place with eccentric - but very nice - interiors and nice music. Very good aperitivo! Don't miss this place between 6pm and 8pm! |
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Educazione alla vita reale... |
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Che importanza avrebbe che noi fossimo arche di scienza, se poi non sapessimo vivere in fraternità con il nostro prossimo?"
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi |
Discovering Florence and...myself |
"Discovering Vivoli ice cream for the first time, discovering the majestic beauty of the Duomo, discovering my appreciation for art while walking through the Uffizi, discovering that I can live without a hot shower every day of my life, discovering the awesome capabilities of man in constructiing a city as beautiful as Florence, discovering myself as a minority in a foreign country..."
Anonymous international student in Florence |
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