Comments on: Florence: Buy your wine like the locals… on tap!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:30:24 +0000

Is this still a thing? What sort of bottles do you need to take?

Thanks!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 23:17:19 +0000

Hope you had a great time in Florence. These are some of my favorite places. I will have to update this list soon to add some new spots. Only change I need to make is that, BVEG has recently closed, which is too bad.

By: Glory Rich

Glory Rich — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 02:15:04 +0000

You have no idea how happy this blog made me. I can’t wait to enjoy all that Firenze has to offer. Jugs in hand and almost there 😉

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:14:59 +0000

Thanks Taylor I will try this L’Affresco tomorrow!
I filled my wine bottles at Bacco Nudo Vini Sfusi, on Via de Macci 59/61. Spent 6€ for 2 bottles. Really enjoyed the Pinot Grigio. As I mentioned prior, the hospitality of the owners was exceptional.

Take care

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:18:46 +0000

Ciao Marie!

I am glad you like the blog and are enjoying Firenze! Sorry to hear about your strange experience at the Enoteca. Sometimes people can be weird, but it seemed like it all worked out for you in the end. I recently discovered dining at the “Gastronomia”, which is a place where you can find homestyle cooking that reflects the local cuisine. The cool thing about these places is that the food is displayed right in front of you and you can pick and choose from the dishes to make a plate lunch of whatever you want. These places are normally a little cheaper than a restaurant and I recommend going for lunch. My new favorite gastronomia is located in Piazza della Liberta’ and it’s called L’Affresco. It’s super cute and a total local hotspot. There is also free WiFi and yummy Illy coffee.

Keep us updated on your Cheapo discoveries in Florence !

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:00:24 +0000

I love this blog, and have been using it everyday that I have been in Florence. I felt it worth mentioning that some fluffy haired guy at Enoteca Alla Sosta dei Papi, was a real jerk.
We strolled by, and saw the place filled with a few people drinking & laughing. The door was locked, and we then noticed it was closed until 4 pm. No prob, we turned to walk away. Fluffy head proceeded to tap on the window, and say “Hi” in a mocking tone. At first my husband thought he was going to open the door, but instead he threw up his hands and said “we are closed” and shrugged. He then chuckled, and it certainly appeared that he was enjoying making fun of the Americans.
Good for him that he does not need our money, and is so impressed with his 2 buck chuck , spicket skills.

Luckily we had found a mom & pop establishment a block away prior to seeing this place. This respectful gentle couple was so helpful, and tolerant of our lack of experience.
Some of the younger service people in this city are just plain rude. I promise, I am not an affluent, loud, entitled “Ugly American”, but apparently not “cool enough” to patronize Enoteca Alla Sosta dei Papi