For a Californian like myself, Raw is a place that brings me close to home; because my home is the land of fresh juice, salads and avocados, I am pleasantly reminded of that modo di essere at this entirely raw-vegan cafe. Raw is not a place that tries to mimic a style that may appeal to tourists -- it is instead a place that executes a raw menu with much creativity and much innovation.
It is clear that a good deal of research and experimentation has gone into creating the menu, and that this work continues on, as the menu is ever evolving. I suspect that this is both because of the use of seasonal produce and because of a continuous curiosity on the part of the chefs to try new takes on raw-vegan cuisine. My favorites on the menu are the raw "gelato," the nori rolls, the avocado "toast," and the raw cacao cake.
"La Leggenda dei Frati": one of Florence's Michelin star restaurants - I can vouch for it! Protip: Come early and the chef will show you around the villa!
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Tiny "Lo Sprone" in Florence doesn't have outdoor seating apart from the converted bicycle-taxi. The food's Tuscan primi, or starters. Perfect w/ friends!
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"Il Gusto e l'Uva" in Florence is my favorite unuassuming pizza & wine bar. They don't really have a menu; here I learned more about wine than anywhere...
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"Irene Firenze" Florence: a restaurant with fresh tomato pasta just like Italian grandmothers make it. Just give me 20 portions of squid with the agrodolce
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"Babae" in Florence is a restaurant with an ancient 'buchetta del vino', a traditional wine window used to offer wine to wayfarers. It's beautiful inside!
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"Serre Torrigiani" is a private garden that hosts a bar and a bistrot in Florence. The noble family still owns the villa & manages the bistros to this day!
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"Burro & Acciughe" in Florence is a place to experience some of the best fish in the city. Their bread and butter and anchovies are just amazing...
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"Surf Ventura Club" Florence is my favorite place for cocktails in the city. It's hard to find - I always have to look well to find the right door...
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"Dreoni Giocattoli" Florence is a toy shop - one of those outmoded places that used to be a paradise for children. I do invite you to take yourself back...
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"Foody Farm" in Florence serves traditional comfort food with a twist. My recommendation? Try this restaurant's tartare and some fried chicken...
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