Florence & Beyond

16/10/2022

Two more happy customers!!! If you don't know what I am up to these days, basically I get to eat steak and drink wine five nights a week and call it a job 😉 PM for career advice!

08/10/2022

I literally just had the same discussion with my guests last night, it is time to give Chardonnay a second chance!

Chardonnay was a victim of its own popularity in the 90s, and still hasn’t quite recovered, but this versatile grape deserves a comeback

05/10/2022

Excited to announce that our profile for private dining, exclusive dinners and Tuscan banquets is now live on The Romantic Tourist -- rehearsal dinners, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, proposals and honeymoons, you can find it all here 😍
https://theromantictourist.com/specialists/florence-beyond

21/09/2022

Our food and wine events are hosted inside Demetra Hostaria. Check out what it looks like inside.

21/09/2022

For a truly exclusive cooking experience in Florence come and join myself and Monica at Demetra Hostaria. The restaurant will be all yours to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes from recipes passed down through Monica's family and once you sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor I will explain the wines that we pair with each course.

https://www.florenceandbeyond.com/food-and-wine/tuscan-cooking-experience/

05/11/2021

18/10/2021

MOST AMAZING CUSTOMER REVIEW, so satisfying to know that we are doing a good job. Couldn't help but share the successes as F&B gets some runs on the board and starts to build its Trip Advisor profile. We will be super ready for next year when tourist season kicks off. Thank you Alan and Sarah for being such great customers.

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Sarah and I "love" Florence and have been on many wine and gourmet food tours through various venues in Florence and many other Italian cities...

"None compare" with the tasting and gourmet treats with presentation by Anna McNiel of Demetra Tours & Experiences!!

Anna combines tourism and gastronomy -evidenced in a deep knowledge of the culinary arts and vitaculture- naturally focused on Tuscany with her cheeky Aussie demeanor beguiling first Sarah and I, but then our brother and sister in law the second night for the most pleasing experiences of our entire trip to Italy last week.

Anna's "wing woman" Monica -Chef at the Demetria Hostaria is the personification of Tuscan charm and warmth. The only reason my score stands at "5" is because I am not able to rate to "10!" Don't miss this Tuscan tour de force on your next trip to Florence! Everyone deserves this experience!!! Treat yourselves!!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187895-d20265894-r814569029-Demetra_Tours_Experiences-Florence_Tuscany.html?m=19905

18/10/2021

Alitalia is out and Italy has a new national airline. For the moment they will be taking over Alitalia including their planes and uniforms but they will be launching a new look soon and the much needed overhaul of planes will be happening over the coming 5 years, moving the airline to a more sustainable and efficient fleet.

ITA Airways, the successor to Alitalia, will paint its planes blue after Italy's national sporting teams, and be entirely kitted out with Italian design.

15/10/2021

Why fly when you can train?

"It's more convenient for everything," he says. "I like the carbon footprint first and foremost, but I like that I can check in a few minutes before departure, can walk around easily, and feel very safe and comfortable."

Alitalia closes on October 14, but Italy's high-speed trains, the Frecce and Italo networks, are set to increase their passenger numbers.

14/10/2021

For a little nostalgia and to get you through the weeks and months before your next trip to Italy!

From summers in Lombardy through Luca Guadagnino's lens to adventures in Rome's Colosseum with Hilary Duff.

01/10/2021

01/10/2021

01/10/2021

Last night I had a wonderful couple from North Carolina join us for the Steak Dinner. They were spending their 8 day vacation in Italy exploring from the Amalfi Coast to Modena, all things food and fun. From Balsamic Vinegar farm tours to cruising the Chianti countryside by vespa, they were doing it all and were a pleasure to host for a dive into the history of Florentine food and wine.

Previous Next When dining out in Italy the first thing to understand is that there is really no such thing as Italian Food. In fact, Italy didn’t even become a country until the unification of its 20 regions in 1861. For this reason, Italians, and especially Florentine’s are still, even today, v...

26/08/2021

Dying to get back to Italy and travel but don't have a partner in crime! Check out this amazing itinerary by History in High Heels. Epic photo opportunities, private guided tours, fabulous food and wine tastings -- Florence / Tuscany / Rome in 8 days departing September 26th.

Florence, Tuscany, & Rome: 8 days / 7 nights The literal and figurative heart of Italy, Tuscany and Rome boast more than 3,000 years of history that has long seduced visitors from around the world. Think gladiators, emperors, Hannibal, papal intrigue, the birth of modern banking, architectural wonde...

11/08/2021

History in High Heels and Florence & Beyond have been running around Tuscany together doing research and making plans for some fun things to come in the near future!

10/08/2021

It's going to be scorching this week, over 100 degrees every day. Need a retreat? Join us at Demetra Hostaria for a Tuscan Cooking Class. The air-con will be on!!!
https://www.florenceandbeyond.com/food-and-wine/tuscan-cooking-experience/

10/08/2021

Join Florence & Beyond at Demetra Hostaria to learn about the history of Florence through its culture and traditions at the table. Taste or dine on some of Tuscany’s finest local produce and wine.

10/08/2021

Neptune is just one of our famous neighbors! The Florentines refer to him as Il Biancone, The White Giant. It was not out of affection or awe that he got this name but rather when he was unveiled in 1575, the Florentines were relatively unimpressed. Harsh! Neptune resides in Piazza della Signoria which is only a 2-minute walk from Demetra Hostaria. Come dine with us or check out our food and wine events!

10/08/2021