Italy loves…Cheese!
By Taryn Vasquez and Liana Zamora Tonight, on October 16th, the theme at Ganzo’s aperitivo is: Italy loves…Cheese! but used in an unorthodox way. We were presented with three dishes. The first on the left was a one-bite dish that included a potato chip, white fish, goat cheese and a green puree on the bottom. […]
Gelateria della Passera
Review by: Gabrielle Hartman, Marion Gardella, Devan Hampton, Lauren Hatteberg, Lexi HolcombeOur group visited the establishment at 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon. There were several other customers at the Gelateria, but the line wasn’t too long. The inside of the shop was charming and welcoming. There are about 20 flavors to choose from, either made […]
Trattoria La Casalinga
By Marion Gardella, Gabrielle Hartman, Devan Hampton, Lauren Hatteberg, Alexa HolcombeOur group met at Trattoria Casalinga on a Tuesday night at 7:00pm. We made a reservation earlier that day because we were advised that it would be needed to eat dinner at this particular establishment. Once we arrived, we were surprised to see how many […]
WHO’S READY TO PARTY?
By Kameron Bowling and Samantha Simons We have been in Ganzo just a few times, but we have to say the Aperitivo Wednesday was exquisite. The theme of the night was “It’s Party TIme” and they lived up to that title. The Atmosphere when you talked in was fun and joy filled. The Servers and bartenders […]
Two of the Best Cafes in Florence for Abroad Students!
By Adanna Padda e Sarah MirisolaWhile studying abroad truly is a dream come true, it is safe to say that the negative effects of culture shock dotake a toll on a person! From the language barrier to the major lifestyle changes, there are many different areasin which one needs to get accustomed. One easy way to feel more comfortable in a new city is throughdiscovering delicious restaurants. A new sense of familiarity arises when you finally find restaurants which you like and can recommend to others. Two restaurants which I believe will satisfy every student studying abroad here in Florence are the Rooster Cafe and La Milkeria.Rooster cafe is a brunch restaurant with two locations in Florence. The food is delicious and the ambience is incredible. The […]
The Art of the Cookbook
By Julia McGovern Food books are anything but simple. Everything I thought I knew about food books has pretty much turned out to not be true, as the industry is complex and multi-faceted. To begin with, a food book’s format speaks volumes about the type of book it is. There are smaller books with few to no photos, there […]
I’Pizzacchiere
Review by Katie Wrenn Lambert, Stephanie Lawrenson, Haley Les, Nicole Lipke, and Georgi MacomberI’Pizzacchiere is a small pizzeria on Via San Miniato. It is in a small square with many seemingly popular restaurants, but wasn’t overly crowded inside. As customers walk up to the door they are greeted by a very friendly employee. He was […]
A GATHERING AT GANZO
By Eden Brock and Lauren StrandThis week at the Ganzo aperitivo, we took part in the theme, “Grill, Smoke, Burn, Roast,” which had to do with various types of foods cooked in these manners. The dishes were prepared by Lilian Haung, a third-year FUA culinary student with a keen insight into the art of the […]
VINTAGE AT GANZO
By Shannon HughesThe theme of this weeks ‘AperiGanzo’ at the Ganzo restaurant was Vintage Italian. This vintage Italian specifically focused on food dishes from the dark period of Italian Gastronomy after World War two transitioning to a new glory. There were four dishes highlighted for the night: Fried paccheri rigatoni, broiled veal with fennel salad, […]
A BAR OR RESTAURANT IN A BOOKSTORE
By Grace Canty and Chelsea ClowerOftentimes people associate a bookstore with being boring or not the most exciting place to spend their free time, however this perception could be changed with the addition of bars and restaurants to bookstores. Bars and restaurants add not only a social appeal, but it also adds a sense of […]
#Raw
By Kelly Price, Alexis Porter, Avril Payne, Maggie Reyes, Jessica Perlman The customers at #Raw were a mix of locals and tourists, all connected through a common lifestyle or diet. This establishment appeals to a lifestyle, not a specific nationality (local Italians or tourists). It is a vegan café which is fully Gluten and Dairy […]
VEGETABLES SERVED AS AN APERITIVO
By Andrew Foss and Caitlyn ConettaOur night at Ganzo’s aperitivo entailed cocktails, a small bite to eat, and conversations with the culinary masterminds behind the specialty “aperitivo” prepared for Table 21. The theme of this week’s “AperiGanzo” was vegetables – redefined. Each of the dishes prepared were contemporary interpretations of traditional salad and vegetable dishes. […]
First impressions on a Florentine foodie’s habits
By Emily Boyer & Samantha Burkett Florentine and Italian cuisine in general is known for its diversity at a geographical level, as well as it’s abundance of taste and seasonings, but its main characteristic is its simplicity. One thing that I’ve noticed about the dishes here is that chefs count on the quality of the ingredients […]
Pizzeria Ristorante i Tarocchi
Review by Meaghan Hunter, Stephanie Isidorio, Hannah Kohl, Alana Keenan, Odri Hernandez Pizzeria Ristorante I Tarocchi is a very enjoyable restaurant for customers of all types. Depending on where you live in Florence it may be more of a walk to get there, but we can all confidently say that it was worth it. On […]
How To Be a Vegetarian in Florence
By Madison Ross Italy is said to be the home of the finest cured meats in the world. From stuffing your face with some delicious prosciutto and crackers, to eating pounds of spaghetti, you are almost always promised that your meat is of the best quality. Some may ask how vegetarians survive in a place […]
Raw Fish
By Madison Ross And on this weeks edition… RAW FISH! This week’s theme at Ganzo had to be my personal favorite. Raw fish is the perfect way to welcome the upcoming season with some delicious, colorful plates. Italian’s are said to love raw fish because once you cook it in anyway, almost all of the […]
Throwback Week @ Ganzo
By Carson Light The theme of this weeks ‘AperiGanzo’ at the Ganzo restaurant was Counterculture, with 60s and 70s influences. A main part of this time period was that post-war, more foods were available in surplus, i.e. store bought mayonnaise, milk, and pre-made sauces. Foods that were primarily Italian began to infiltrate other countries and […]
Weird Food
By Madison Marshall Very weird food in Florence… When one thinks about food in Italy, the usual suspects that come to mind include dishes such as home-made pasta, mouth-watering margherita pizzas, and fresh seafood. However, a new restaurant that has just opened in Florence has been catching a lot of “buzz” recently. The restaurant, wittily […]
Dystopia and Italian Cuisine
By Amanda Smith This past Wednesday, I went to Ganzo and was able to join table 21 and taste the delightful aperitivo. The theme of the Ganzo event this week was dystopia. The chef gave us a brief introduction of the time period and what was taking place in Italy during this time. He explained […]
Recipes That Taste Like Home
By Sarah Smith and Amanda Smith One of the best childhood memories I have is my mom in the kitchen with her bright red apron on stirring a simmering pot and getting dinner ready for all four of us children. Being the only girl, I wanted to be just like my mom and would be […]
Pizzeria Da Gherardo
Review by Rhiannon Routh, Emily Garven, Elena Potts, Jessa Benson, Reaghan Fisher, Michael Swetnam Pizzeria Da Gherardo is a small hidden gem just across the Arno River away from the busy streets of Florence. Da Gherardo is about a minute walk from the beautiful and historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, and has a wide variety of […]
Junk Food
By Maddie Poulin and Zoe Palminteri There was already a line at the door of Ganzo when the restaurant opened for Aperi-Ganzo at 6:00pm on Wednesday night, and it didn’t take long for the space to fill up with hungry students, professors, and members of the public. This week’s theme was linked with the idea […]
Recipes from Apicius at Table 21
By Georgi Macomber This week the dishes of Ganzo’s Wednesday evening aperitivo were inspired by the recipes from Apicius, the oldest surviving collection of recipes. Apicius, named after Marcus Gavius Apicius and compiled around the 4th century AD, holds a collection of Roman recipes that follows Apicius’ value of using the finest ingredients to create […]
C.BIO
By Georgi Macomber C.BIO is a casual organic shop that sells fresh organic produce, prepared meals, raw meats, pastries, breads, desserts, jams, and beverages, etc. along with other organic non-food products. As soon as customers walk into the establishment they enter an extremely comfortable in the atmosphere. Everything is clean and organized but it gives […]