Destinations & Food Blog

Paula's ratings 60/60 and Steve's 58/60. Our sunset dinner at the hotel was just as incredible as the setting itself. As the sun dropped behind the rolling Tuscan hills, we sat enjoying a bottle of wine with truly amazing service that made the entire evening feel special. This was our best dinner throughout our entire Italy trip. It is hard to describe. Everything was perfect… from the company, to the food, the setting, atmosphere, and service. We started with a selection of

Paula's ratings 40/60 and Steve's 38/40s. Paula's Ratings for Sugo..... 1) Flavor & Quality 8 2) Options/Creativity & Offerings 6 3)Atmosphere & Vibe 6 4)Service & Hospitality 7 5)Value 7 6) Memorability & Wow Factor 6 Overall 40/60 Steve's Ratings for Sugo.... His ratings… 1) Flavor & Quality 7 2) Options/Creativity & Offerings 7 3)Atmosphere & Vibe 6 4)Service & Hospitality 6 5)Value 7 6) Memorability & Wow Factor 5 Overall 38/60 Steve...... Considering that Sugo was a ran

Her Rating Total 45/60 His Rating Total 44/6p The only dinner reservation we made ourselves during our entire Italy trip was in Florence. During all the research we did before traveling, we learned that every region of Italy is known for something special when it comes to food. In Florence, one of the “must tries” is the steak. So while in Florence, we had to have steak. After a few random Google searches, we landed on Ristorante Oliviero 1962 before we left the States. Getti

Her Rating Total 60/60 His Rating Total 58/60 If you’re ever in Tuscany, put a cooking class at Tenuta Torciano Winery at the top of your list. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip! Simone was an amazing instructor—patient, funny, and somehow able to convince us that making homemade pasta was something we could actually do. With his guidance, we prepared fresh pasta, pork tenderloin with broccoli rabe, and a tiramisu that we were pretty proud of. The best part? Ste

His and Her Overall Ratings 60/60 Breakfast the next morning at Il Miraggio, included with our stay, somehow felt like the perfect final chapter to a dream we weren’t ready to wake up from. Walking into a breakfast space carved with stone and cratered walls that resembled an ancient cave only added to the magic this place carried in every detail. The spread included fresh breads, pastries, cheeses, meats, eggs, honey, jams, and everything you needed, but they also offered mad

Our tour of the Doge’s Palace led us to the dungeon where the prison cells were. It also led to having us walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs—one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, and every bit as eerie as its history suggests. Built in 1602, this enclosed limestone bridge connected the interrogation rooms of the Doge’s Palace to the prison cells across the Rio di Palazzo. It’s named the Bridge of Sighs from the sound the prisoners would make while crossing the bridge fro