![]() ![]() We purchased the deal from Groupon and it was a great experience from there. To celebrate a late Valentine’s Day, my friend Mia and I had the pleasure of devouring some desserts. And with just being 15 minutes away from campus in Mantua, Gloucester County, it is the perfect little spot. Want a real-life crash course in how to eat like a local in Florence? Our Dine Around Florence food tour is calling your name.Have you ever wondered, “What is there to do around Rowan?” Or, “Where is someplace that I can go that is perfect for a Girls Night Out or a Date Night?” Well I have the perfect answer to these questions: Devour Desserts. Choose the dessert in Florence that you prefer and discover your favorite! Cantucci and vin santo are a classic Florentine dessert pairing. It’s usually served at fairs and parties, so you won’t have any trouble finding it. There’s not a real place to have cantucci e vin santo it’s one of the cheapest, most common, and best desserts in Florence. The sweetness of the wine enhances the angelic taste of the almonds. Finally, when you’re done with the cantucci, drink the remaining wine. First, dip your cantuccio in the small glass of v in santo. And now, it gives us a little bit of heaven when we drink it.įor an otherworldly experience, follow these steps. It’s called santo (saint) because it was the wine made by friars to celebrate Holy Mass. They’re always paired with vin santo, a sweet wine the color of amber. Cantucci and vin santoĬantucci are dry, stale almond biscuits. Schiacciata alla’uva is a classic that we heartily recommend. A great place to sample it is at Pugi, one of the best bakeries in Florence. Schiacciata all’uva may not be as sweet as you expect, but it’s definitely an experience that you’ll want to try. You can only find it during Florence in fall, since the grapes must be ripe to give it the perfect amount of sweetness. Schiacciata all’uva is a treat made of soft bread and filled with black grapes. Don’t worry though, the naming of desserts is also confusing to non-Florentine Italians. Yes, here is another schiacciata to mess with your understanding of Italian. ![]() The best place to have your sweet schiacciata is Pasticceria da Giorgio, a local favorite. This yellow sponge cake – flavored with saffron and covered in icing sugar – is hands-down one of the tastiest desserts in Florence. Only baked during Carnival, this is one of the most traditional desserts that you can have in Florence. Schiacciata dolce is a completely different experience. Please don’t confuse this treat with simple schiacciata, which is some of the best pizza in Florence. Photo credit: Naomi Kawakami Schiacciata dolce fiorentina You’ll find many types of zuccotto, including a Nutella-drenched variety. A special mention goes to the zuccotto at Pasticceria Marisa. (It usually involves a generous amount of Nutella.)Įvery respectable osteria has zuccotto on its dessert menu, so if you’re not lucky enough to have a Florentine mamma all for yourself, you can try it around the city. Zuccotto is a classic local dessert, and each Florentine family adds their own twist to the tradition. Its color is often such a deep shade of red that the dessert is named aftera bishop’s hat, the zuccotto. You’ll notice it by its distinctive half-sphere shape. Traditionally, zuccotto is sponge dipped in sweet liquor and layered with chocolate cream. Photo credit: Aurelian Săndulescu Zuccottoĭid you know that Florentines have their own version of tiramisù? It’s called zuccotto, and is one of the best desserts in Florence! Don’t miss the tiramisù when you come to Florence. Try their special tiramisù, and you’ll understand why it’s one of the best desserts in Florence. Every Florentine comes here to order the tiramisù after family dinner. The best tiramisù in Florence can be found at Pompi. In fact, it is one of the most common desserts in Florence – and in Italy. Savoiardi buiscits dipped in strong espresso and covered with sweet mascarpone cream tiramisù is the quintessential Italian dessert. We dare you to name something more Italian than tiramisù. Insider’s tip: Can’t get enough gelato? Check out our article on the best gelato in Florence. Vanilla, pistachio, chocolate…which gelato flavor is your favorite? Photo credit: Hilda Gea ![]() Then, get your gelato from one of our favorite gelato shops: Stroll around Florence to enjoy a little bit more of the beautiful city. The milky, soft, colorful thing that stands on a cone and makes you think that life really is worth it.Įven if gelato (and lemon sorbet in particular) appears on every restaurant menu, our advice is to choose a gelateria. ![]()
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