Volterra Restaurants |  | Local cuisine in the main square by sue_stone
On our first evening in Volterra we found ourselves in the region of Piazza dei Priori around dinner time and decided to stop at Ristorante Etruria for a meal. One of the main reasons we chose it was that it had tables on the square, and as it was such a mild autumn evening it seemed a shame to dine inside. Also, one of the girls at our hotel had recommended it. It didn't turn out to be the greatest experience unfortunately. Service was a bit... [read more] | London Restaurants |  | The Chancery - Modern cuisine near Holborn by sue_stone
The Chancery is a small, modern restaurant hidden away in the back streets off High Holborn. The moodily lit interior is simple yet stylish, and they have those wonderfully comfortable high-backed leather chairs that I love. We dined there one night, on the recommendation of friends, and a '50% off food' offer sweetened the deal. Service was efficient and friendly throughout the meal, even at bill time which is usually where things fall apart in... [read more] | San Gimignano Local Customs |  | Museo del Vino by sue_stone
One of the newer Museums in town is the Museo del Vino (Wine Museum), which is located just outside the Rocca (fortress), on the western side of town. The Museum is run by the Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Road Association, and is a tribute to the quality and prestige of the Vernaccia white wine produced in San Gimignano. It is known as the finest of the Tuscan white wines. A visit to the museum will give you a journey through the... [read more] |
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