http://www.sitebits.com/italy/florence/shopping.html Florence Shopping en Copyright &copy; 1999-2008 Gromco, Inc. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:13:42 EST Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:30:00 EDT info@sitebits.com info@sitebits.com Perhaps because it's more out of the way, smaller, and slightly less spectacular than the <b>Mercato Centrale</b>, the <b>Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio</b> is frequented mostly by genuine Florentines and their wannabe compatriots. <br/><br/> However, since it's only a 15-20 minute walk from the <b>Duomo</b>, it can't really be considered off-the-beaten track, and certainly such a convenient yet relatively uncrowded market deserves a gastronomic visit... Ree http://www.sitebits.com/2008/mercato-di-sant-ambrogio-08.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:30:00 EDT This particular beauty was spotted at a grocery shop (La Standa, via Pietrapiana, 42, near Piazza Cesare Beccaria). And there's more good stuff in that neighborhood (read on)... Alban http://www.sitebits.com/2008/testa-di-maiale-etc.html Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:15:00 EST The flavours for this venture are those of Florence, Italy – that famous Tuscan cooking! If you can go armed with some knowledge or at least a culinary guidebook, you'll be able to spot some of the most savoury and intriguing ingredients, which will aid you in your menu choices later on. Andrea http://www.sitebits.com/2007/gastronomy-through-the-back-door-markets-florence.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:15:00 EST