Hamburgers. Beer. Italy. For some reason, one would think this is an unlikely combination, but I am here to tell you to think again. I have found at least one pub in Florence that knows how to make a delicious burger, starchy fries and craft beer to match - and that's: Mostodolce. In Florence, Mostodolce is located in the zone close to the Santa Maria Novella train station, on Via Nazionale. They also have ...

Even wooler? If you're a creative, environment-loving 18- to 35-year old interested or experienced in 1) fashion design, 2) product design or 3) videomaking; you can participate in the "Made in Cardato" contest and win both. [caption id="attachment_6029" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Recycled knitwear to be made into Cardato wool -Photo: © Marco Badiani[/caption] The worldwide competition, now in its sec ...

Vin Santo is a traditional Tuscan wine that is not only made commercially, but also on farms and in people’s homes. It’s a rich, sweet wine that got its name (Vin Santo means 'holy wine') as it used to be used by the priest in Holy Communion. Halfway between wine and whiskey, this almondy, caramelized sweet wine is some of the most distinctive after-dinner wines found in Italy. Traditionally, you might also ...