tips and exclusive itineraries in Florence The White Truffle is 'considered a "magical fruit" the "diamond of the earth" or "white gold" also for its price that last season touched the 4000 euro per kg For three weekends in the medieval town of San Miniato (between Empoli and Pisa) is the capital of the Italian White Truffle The National Exhibition of White Truffle of San Miniato when the fruit will find its full maturity and its maximum goodness Together with the white truffle you will appreciate the best of Italian excellence The chefs will have an over two kilometers of open laboratory of taste most important in Italy where the typical products meet the more than one hundred thousand visitors expected from all over Italy to learn the latest trends in kitchen and new alliances of taste A real festival of knowledge and flavors where gourmets and visitors gather to appreciate the excellence of Truffle hunters with their dogs champion will compete in the heart of Tuscany in a magical land in a pristine environment and from September 10 opening day of the collection of the White Truffle of San Miniato to find in forests valuable nuggets and try to break the record of Arturo Gallerini since the hills of San Miniato Truffle found the world's largest already present in the first edition and confirmed San Casciano and San Piero a Sieve have been added The top places and fun things to do with the little ones Our city has its own start of the year: we reveal its origins and special initiatives to celebrate Let's discover together all the fashion appointments not to be missed in the city Let's find out together where to go to find villages From 27 November to 5 December at the Fortezza Da Basso The woman who turned the stole into a sought-after item reveals the unseen face of her city design and enterprise generate positive energy whose residents are called ‘pinocchini’ has been celebrating the famous puppet with entertainment and street shows with the customary ‘Giant Pinocchio’ along Via Tosco Romagnola Est extraordinary opening of shops and craft market Why are the inhabitants of San Miniato Basso called ‘pinocchini’ It seems that Carlo Collodi was inspired by the places in and around San Miniato Carlo Collodi’s father worked as a cook in San Miniato and often which at the time was called Pinocchio (a name that remained until 1924): a peculiar name that perhaps derives from the fact that long before this place was called Ponte ai Pidocchi (from here many people passed through Later the name would be changed to Pinocchio because of a large pine tree that stood in the centre of the village Sign up for our Newsletter! How to join as a member Privacy | Note legali San Miniato Basso organises for the second year the Street Food Festival San Miniato: from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 May four days of taste music and fun will animate the area of the Casa Culturale Sombrero in San Miniato Basso The Street Food Festival will see the participation of some of the best food trucks from all over Italy ready to satisfy all tastes with their colourful vans and a wide range of food and drinks every evening in the company of music and shows with artists and groups of national level where every evening will be enlivened by DJ sets a fun fair and a play area for the little ones Also on Friday 19 it will be possible to enjoy street food delicacies from 6 p.m. San Miniato Basso will become an open-air disco with the show by the Metempsicosi project and the timeless hits of Franchino and 00Zicky Saturday evening will see the big Mamamia On Tour show with all the energy and charge of the famous Torre del Lago disco while on Sunday it will be the turn of the Combriccola del Blasco concert the tribute band that has been bringing Vasco Rossi’s great successes all over Italy for over 30 years From Lucca to San Giminano are about ninety kilometers eastwards: plain churches and hospitable for the first half; gradients and nature in the second enchanting compensation of effort made to get there by bike Those road are fine but the MTB are better to end peacefully.From Lucca exit  taking to port San Gervasio first and then port Elisa city walls Este.Follow Via Romana where a Pellegrinetto ago by yellow trail up to the Provincial Road 23 Across the use of two different directions that lead to the same goal – Capannori – but the beauty of Tuscany is also this is written in a text Lucchese 745 while the church of Saints Quirico and Giuditta is 786 but the battlements of Ghibelline bell tells the origin and identity of the church Lucchese less than five kilometers to ride straight on the SP 23 or articulated that start from Via del Popolo and continue on the path where you go right left-right and inside-out and then again ends on Provincial Let Abbey Pozzeveri and thoughts turn to the importance of this village around Mille – with churches and a hospital – now that there is almost in the way We return then to the Francigena Romea towards Altopascio and from a distance we see the bell tower of the hospitable and the church of San Jacopo; few kilometers and you arrive sees Florence; neighbors to the north and east “Water nigra” or “Arno black,” says Sigerico about the passage sull’Usciana Ponte a Cappiano articulated structure that included the strong It comes out of the covered bridge and take the road which goes towards Fusecchio near dell’Usciana and near the Francigena The bridge over the Arno was “Arne Blanca” A Fusecchio we can fix the bike Otherwise riprediamo and a few kilometers later we are in San Miniato Basso Up here you dine with the monks at the monastery of St Francis; a last effort worth and a view that is worth the day From San Miniato you move into southeast to San Gimignano after forty kilometers beautiful and difficult Leave the Valdarno to enter the Valdelsa: Tuscany according to the conception most classic and most poetic The Arno and Elsa are enriched with rain that share then with the Chianti hills – to the east – and with the hills between Volterra and San Gimignano Geography of a paradise that the history of contention between Florence and Siena Then farmhouses and castles and the Via Francigena: the Pieve a Chianni the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul in Coiano; watchtowers The Way that you ride is not always the one that you walk To get pedaling at Pieve di Coiano is more useful Sanminiatese From Coiano to San Gimignano are comfortable Sectionals 108 first and then 46 whereas both before and after addressing gradients that caress 4% On for Castelfiorentino from where it continues to Gambassi Terme: you go on sweets for four miles to reach and pass – or stop and admire – the Church of Santa Maria Chianni Still hard and uneven bottom marked up to the Abbey of San Pietro a Cerreto Next again until you see the towers of San Gimignano that approach; once 70 San Gimignano is Sce Gemiane Sigerico the passage of the Francigena on the ridge makes wonderful around the twelfth The towers as prestige of the merchant aristocracy that so did know of its importance and strength Then the Francigena from the ridge down to the valley floor But the magic that surrounds it is still so strong that Please enter your username or email address to reset your password At the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the appointment with TASTE. In viaggio con le diversità del gusto.. The Pitti Immagine show aimed at food & beverage professionals, takes place Feb. 8-10 and is a must-attend event for food and gastronomy lovers. To learn more about the event, click here and read our interview with Davide Paolini, creator of Taste! Born under the sign of taste is the theme of Taste 2025: sweet and savoury excellence but they shine even brighter together when - like so many points of light - they draw new constellations new flavour combinations that fascinate and amaze The Fortezza da Basso is transformed into a fascinating firmament of constellations in which novelties Masterclasses Dedicated to Eroic Wines: Masterclasses dedicated to true wine enthusiasts are being held on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9 in the Masterclass room of the Gravel Pavilion of the Fortress. Find out more here. New layout for the Padiglione delle Ghiaie: a meeting point for the public of the event who will be able to meet here to attend presentations On the stage of the Unicredit Taste Arena will be Davide Paolini with his Ring and many other protagonists of the food world While in the space dedicated to Filippo - Ristorante a Pietrasanta famous dishes made in Versilia and themed tastings will be staged I ristoranti da non perdere di Firenze by Davide Paolini (Gruppo Editoriale) A new guide to the restaurants not to be missed in Florence signed by Davide Paolini an explorer of the most authentic flavours selects and recounts them one by one with a wealth of details curiosities and highlights of the menu and raw materials opening hours for professionals and operators in the sector are always 9.30 a.m The public of enthusiasts can only enter on Saturday and Sunday with opening hours of 2.30-6.30 pm while Monday is entirely reserved for business to business Central Hall | Attic Floor savoury exhibits Central Pavilion | Ground Floor ‘hybrid’ proposal of sweet and savoury Cavaniglia Pavilion dedicated to sweets; there is also a section dedicated to Taste Spirits with 34 labels including Gin On the Attic and Ground Floors of the Central Pavilion the Taste Tools section presents a selection of accessories for the table and kitchen talks and new ways of interpreting food that brings together the companies participating in the event and some of the city's most beautiful locations and venues 10 February 7 pm: Dinner party at Officine Gullo House On the occasion of the presentation of the book The Go-To Restaurants Restaurants not to be missed in Florence (published by Gruppo Editoriale edited by Davide Paolini) the exclusive Dinner Party at Officine Gullo House 8 February from 8 pm: Romagna Segreta at the Teatro del Sale The Teatro del Sale hosts the dinner event Romagna Segreta by Enio Ottaviani - Vini e Vigneti The chefs of Teatro del Sale and Cibrèo propose a menu featuring the region's top producers: Enio Ottaviani - Vini e Vigneti Vongole Bernardi.Price: 50,00 +15,00 (membership card Teatro del Sale: https://circo-lo.teatrodelsale.com/) for information +39 3371580452 - +39 0552001492 - booking@cibreo.com An exclusive event to celebrate the philosophy from land to plate of Riso Vignola 1880 and Borgo Santo Pietro through the creative marvels of Chef Ariel Hagen in the cosy and cosmopolitan setting of the Saporium Lounge contemporary mixology and the green soul of Borgo Santo Pietro.Only for holy Free event for information compulsory booking: lounge@saporium.com The contaminations and immersions of Pieve di Campoli at the Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte The former Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte hosts an immersive video setting on Pieve di Campoli an oleo wine-growing reality in Chianti Classico The ‘Oleum Di Vinum’ round table with Prof and journalist Aldo Fiordelli concludes with refreshments In collaboration with Radio Toscana.Free event for information info@pievedicampoli.it and listening to Radio Toscana (https://www.radiotoscana.it/) 8 from 8:30 p.m.: Farms in town at Lo Spaccio restaurant at Fattoria di Maiano owners of Fattoria di Maiano and the Bolli Family of the historic Fattoria Il Palagiaccio are joining the kitchens of their restaurants and organizing a tasting dinner featuring their flagship products: cheeses honey and the highly prized Laudemio extra virgin olive oil It will be an opportunity to discover not only new flavors but also the history and experience that characterize these two important entities Price: 55.00 euros for information eventi@contemiarifulcis.it - 055.59.96.00 Ristorante Lo Spaccio presso Fattoria di Maiano 7 February from 18.30 to 20.30: Ginarte at Café Lietta An evening of cocktails and music dedicated to discovering GinArte The mixologists will take you on a journey through the perfumes and refined notes of the 13 botanicals used for distillation Tradition will be enriched with new inspirations.. 7 February from 7.30 pm: A Stellar Dinner at Il Santo Bevitore illuminates the tasting menu devised by the kitchen of ‘Il Santo Bevitore’ under the sign of taste meet to inaugurate the new season of Taste 7 February from 8 p.m.: New Paradise Coffee at Cibrèo Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar together with Accademia del Caffè Espresso a gastronomic experience held in the prestigious Cibrèo spaces located inside the Helvetia & Bristol Hotel Cibrèo Group Executive Chef Oscar Severini and Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar Resident Chef Gabriele Avanzi involved the Chefs and Coffee Team of Accademia del Caffè Espresso a cultural center devoted to the promotion of espresso coffee created by La Marzocco within its old production facility From this union of knowledge came a unique menu which will be offered in a dinner-event to discover the complexity of Coffee in all its forms 5 courses and 4 cocktails that will tell the story of coffee in all its evolution: flower processing and extraction will be the protagonists of a new culinary experience that will surprise Price: 100.00 for information write to booking@cibreo.com or by calling +39 055 2665651 8 February from 8.45 am to 11.45 am: Discovering Antonio Mattei's Historical Workshop Biscottificio Antonio Mattei has decided to open its historic workshop in Prato to the public the workshop will open free of charge for all fair ticket holders from 8.45 to 11.45 am Visits will be for a maximum of 10 people at a time reservation required (write to elisabetta@antoniomattei.it - subject BOOKING VISIT LAB every 45 minutes (visit 20 minutes + tasting) Price: 7.00 (free for Taste ticket holders) for information 8 February from 1 pm: Nugolo's cuisine meets La Leccia farm wines and Morelli liqueurs and spirits The Nugolo restaurant in Via della Mattonaia develops a captivating menu to match the wines of FATTORIA LA LECCIA Marco Morelli will present LIQUORI MORELLI liqueurs and distillates Price: 60.00 for information reservations@ilnugolo.com 8 February from 16.00 to 21.00: Affinity of couples: Wanda & Terroir Wanda's specialities by Chef Enrica della Martira paired with coffee by Terroir by Fratelli Bonacchi TASTING MENU Espresso dona Elda + homemade shortbread 6€ Ethiopia filter + Wanda's spoon dessert 8€ Kenya cocktail + mini gourmet sandwich 12€ Tasting of the three 22€ 8 February from 6 pm: Ferragamo's cocktails at Picteau Bistrot & Bar in collaboration with the Ferragamo Museum is hosting a special cocktail drink list inspired by the recipes of Salvatore and Wanda Ferragamo From glamorous 1920s Hollywood parties to family notes for guests Price: per drink for information +39 055 27264997 picteau@lungarnocollection.com 8 February from 7 pm: Under the sign of pizza at the Mercato Centrale Florence From 8 to 10 February on the first floor of the Mercato Centrale Firenze come and discover the special menu in the Pizzeria dedicated to the 4 elements of the zodiac an illustrator will present a special themed drawing Price: €25.00 for information info.firenze@mercatocentrale.it - +39 055 2399798 9 February from 18.30 to 20.00: Da Luca's Restaurant presents an absolute preview of the Party Box by Cru Caviar The highlight will be the opening of the 1 kg tin of caviar by the Caviar Maitre This will be followed by an aperitif with tastings of Luca's iconic dishes paired with Cru Caviar and Italian sparkling wines of excellence Price: 35.00 for information 055 010 5200 - booking strongly recommended 9 February at 7 pm: ‘O Munaciello meets the Moera: Irpinian suggestions in the Oltrarno The flavours of Irpinia land in Florence: in a tasting menu to be discovered chef Lisa Conti will treasure the precious advice of Francesco and Diana with one aim in mind: to transport us to Campania Event with fee for information 3926373963 firenze@munaciello.com 10 February at 8.30 p.m.: Dinner at 6 hands with Mario Cipriano Massimo Giovannini of Apogeo and Klaus Palumbo of Acquaefarina An evening with three protagonists of the yeast world: Mario Cipriano will host Massimo Giovannini of Apogeo (Pietrasanta) and Klaus Palumbo of Acquaefarina (Trento) Together they will offer a tasting of fried food Partners of the event Molino Fagioli and Armatore Event with fee for information 055 7605302 exhibitions and highlights from 23 to 29 January 2023 From the magic of Christmas to the winter sales here are the reasons to visit the city at this time of year museums and truffles: everything you must do and see in San Miniato Our mini-guide to choose the FAI visits to book province by province What to do in and around Florence from 3 to 9 October 2022 What to do in and around Florence from 12 to 18 September 2022 What to do in and around Florence from 5 to 11 September 2022 What to do in and around Florence from 29 August to 4 September 2022 Ranking: Upc Sdh 60, Sassuolo* 59, Lupi Santa Croce 58, Invicta Grosseto 46, Jumboffice 44, San Martino 43, Trading Log 42, Cus Genova 42, Toscanagarden 42, Fiorano Modenese* 32, Pontedera* 32, Cecina 28, Florence 20, Scandiano 15, Isomec Inzani 4.