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Florence

Do you  love the Romance of Florence?

I was staying Nella Piazza Santo Spirito which is known as the ‘Bohemian’ Oltrarno area of the city.  When I arrive at the apartment  there’s a very exciting, yet familiar, feel to the place.  As lady gives me the keys to the apartment she suggested dinner at a nearby Trattoria la Casalinga. It’s was at the other end of the square and when I get there it’s queued onto the street.

I do my usual, walk straight to the front and, when asked, say,

“Of course I’ve booked a table’! Continue reading “Florence”

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Kastriot’s

Coming out of the dark!

I’m still apprehensive about going out and will only do so if I need to and sometimes this ‘need’ is to share food and company. It’s been sad to see, the Glasgow I love, so quiet and still but it’s starting to come alive.

If we see this as a renaissance and embrace the ‘new normal’ while supporting independent businesses we will emerge with a core which is stronger than ever!  Continue reading “Kastriot’s”

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Piccolino e Vino!

When was the last time you had a ‘proper’ Italian experience?

Nestling in Newton Mearns , on the Southside of Glasgow, Piccolino e Vino is proper old school Italian offering a ‘true sense’ of Italy with an authentic and charming, dining experience.

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