Ganzo: Faking Refinement

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Enter Ganzo, our on-campus restaurant with a kitchen that is stocked full of culinary students. It is a place where students from Florence University of the Arts have a chance to sample high-class cuisine at a low-class price. The concept is really quite rewarding for everyone involved. Every Thursday evening, Ganzo hosts what they like {Read More…}

Bread, Olive Oil, and Life Lessons: San Leo

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I have realized that my favorite place on earth is Residenza San Leo in Figline Valdarno, 1 hour southeast of Florence. Yes, I know, you’ve already heard me gush on and on about this place. I just need to make sure everyone really knows how strongly I feel about the atmosphere (and more importantly, the bread). {Read More…}

What Was I Thinking: Zeb

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I just don’t know what I was thinking. I was living in ignorance of brilliant food combinations, trendy environments, and handsome chefs. I had a problem. But not anymore. After being satisfied with my meal from the touristy Italian restaurant “Zaza’s” in Piazza Centrale, I blogged quite highly of the establishment. I did this because {Read More…}

Ephesus, Turkey: Cats, Cats, Everywhere!

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Our next stop on the cruise was Kusadasi, Turkey, situated very close to the ancient city of Ephesus. The first place of interest that our tour led us to was the supposed house of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is believed that St. John and Mary came to Ephesus so that Mary could live {Read More…}

I Heart Greece

We had the pleasure of visiting two different cities in Greece: Athens and Chania, located on the island of Crete. And after having the opportunity to see two different Greek communities, I’m seriously in love with the place and the people. First stop was Athens, where we would have the amazing opportunity to see the acropolis. It {Read More…}

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