"Sugar Blues" is a combination of a health food and rare-herb heaven in Florence. It's one of the few places in the city that has kombucha, for example...

"Panificio La Favola"is a tiny Sicilian bakery that's all about gluten-free bread and pastries. My favorites are the buckwheat croissant & tea cookies...

"Un Ramerino" in Florence is entirely macrobiotic and Italian-sourced. Their range of specialty foods is amazing & here you'll mostly find locals shopping!

This eclectic boutique celebrates the marriage of fashion & art, showcasing a captivating array of artisan jewelry, handcrafted bags, upcycled decoration.

"The Gran Cru" is something between a beer shop and pub in the south of Florence. I like how it has a friendly atmosphere and the tips by owner Francesco.

Their idea of what a toy shop should be is: gender-neutral (it sounds like a revolution to me!). Kids are free to touch everything and to choose on their own.