any interesting little towns to visit? I don't want the tourist locations, just want to experience the flavor of Italy ... have two months Sept-Oct
Posted by
Nashville, TN, USA
795 posts
My favorite towns are Castellina (less than 3,000 residents), Greve, Panzano, and Gaiole.
Posted by
OP
Virginia, USA
792 posts
thank you ... they will be on travels
Posted by
Portland, Oregon, United States
906 posts
Google Dario Checcini. Then go see him and his shop in Panzano. They guy is a talent.
Posted by
OP
Virginia, USA
792 posts
definitely going to check out Dario's shop, thank you!
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
15260 posts
I think you all meant the butcher from Panzano Dario Cecchini (this is the correct spelling).
Posted by
OP
Virginia, USA
792 posts
thanks Roberto ... found his web site. steak Florentine ...wow, my kinda place :-)
Posted by
OP
Virginia, USA
792 posts
Roberto ... you are an Italian who grew up in Florence, Italy and ended up in Fremont, Cal .....how did that happen? Your contributions on this forum are phenomenal ... thank you sir