Veronica Rodriguez

Florence

Spotter since 2019

About me

About me
I am an artist/dancer/freelancer, originally from Los Angeles, California. I began traveling at age 17 and feel like I have been traveling ever since (naturally, I'm a Sagittarius). I like to say that, in 2015, I fell down a rabbit hole here in Florence. Other than traveling, the things I treasure are: farms and farmers' markets, cooking/hosting dinners with friends, tasting/learning about wine, discovering new places, dancing, spending time in gardens, and walking in the hills in and around Florence.

Why Florence
I originally found myself in Florence in 2015, when I came to study at the Accademia di Belli Arti for what was supposed to be 6 months. I have been in this city, "più o meno," since then. I love the endless sense of mystery that characterizes this labyrinth-like place. Though, after a few years, Florence has come to feel very familiar, there is always something –a stone wall of freshly bloomed wisteria, or the sound of an operatic sigh from a nearby building, that keeps my take on this city incredibly fresh, that renews my attention to the beauty in it all. There is so much sensory richness to experience, and it is available to us all-- as long as you are willing to look.

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My spots (16)

Caffè Notte

A bar with a crowd

"Caffè Notte" in Florence is a laid-back corner bar. I recommend you get their wine, even if it means spending a few extra euros -- it's still reasonable!

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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 4, 2025

Pitta M'Ingolli

My favorite cafè in S. Spirito

"Pitta M'Ingolli" in Florence has an older aesthetic and vibe & is my favorite place to have a coffee after lunch. Sit outside if you find a place to sit!

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2025

#RAW

A raw-vegan cafe

"#RAW" in Florence is a genuine raw-vegan cafe. My favorites here are the raw 'gelato', the nori rolls, the avocado 'toast' and the raw cacao cake...

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2025

Sugar Blues

Alternative market and herb shop

"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...

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Shopping
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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2025

Panificio La Favola

Sicilian & gluten-free goods

"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...

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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2025

Un Ramerino

A macrobiotic shop

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

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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2025

Podere 39

Charmingly Tuscan with a Southern twist

"Podere 39" in Florence is an intimate restaurant where you'll find typical fare of the Tuscan campagna but with a subtle fusion flare of something else...

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Veronica

Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2025

La Raccolta

My first organic shop

"La Raccolta" was the firs natural foods shop and café that I found in Florence and still I love. The bakery is probably my favorite part of this shop...

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Veronica

Rodriguez

Oct 9, 2025
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