Posts tagged ‘italy’

September 2, 2011

The MET Restaurant, Venice

There’s a certain sense of style and panache in arriving by boat for your dinner, even if that is the only mode of transport available. For us terra firmers, a few days spent on boats is magical. Add to that  a serendipitous city where there are no roads, no cars and there’ s only one place that comes to mind: Venice.

The Metropole hotel is located near the piazza San Marco and houses the only 2 star Michelin restaurant in Venice (and one of two Michelin restaurants).  The first thing that strikes you about the dining room is its masculinity.  It  reminds one of gentlemans clubs, smoking rooms and the like, handsomely decked out in browns, tans and gold.

September 1, 2011

Under the Tuscan Sun: Eating in Florence

Every bit as magical and romantic as you’d imagined it, the only thing in Florence you need to steer clear from is the summer afternoon sun which can climb to 42c. The mornings and evenings, however, unfold all sorts of wonders in the form of history, art, culture and cuisine. And if you only see one thing in Florence, it has to be Michelangelo’s David – perfection in its truest sense.

 

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