Complete your authentic Italian culinary experience in classic Italian sartorial style...
What do we think of when we think of Italy? Delicious food, excellent wine, loud and loving Italian families, Vespas and Fiats, the Coliseum and fashion, of course! We can serve up the authentic Italian meal but we'll leaving the styling up to you!
But for inspiration, here are some of our favourite, classic Italian looks for this week featured on The Sartorialist!
Visit an Italian gem of Tuscany: Florence, 43°47' N 11°15' E...
Famed for its beautiful Renaissance architecture, Florence is the birth place of the 14th century movement that changed history. It's the time in history that brought Europe out of the Middle Ages and into a new era of design and aesthetics.
Architecture and art history aside, Florence, like the many Italian cities, towns and villages, has much to offer the tourist in us all! From beautiful sights to fabulous shopping to the delicious places to enjoy an authentic Italian meal, Florence should definitely be on your bucket list!
Who better to tell you about the charms of this Tuscan beauty than the locals?! Check out the Florence City Guide featured on Design*Sponge! In the meantime, come to La Piazza Dario for an authentic taste of Italy in the foodie city of Vancouver!
(Image via Pixabay)
Whether you are planning a trip or just curious, here are some fun travel facts about Italy!
Every city has its quirks and customs and Italy's popular tourist destinations are no exception! Whether you are in Rome, Milan, Florence or Venice, you'll discover that each city has unique customs and ways of life that can be useful to know before you arrive! Let's explore...
Florence:
- Address numbers are defined by colours: red and 'r' are used for shops and black is residential. That's why you may not find 28r and 30 next to each other!
- What's an automatic sign of being a tourist? Ordering a cappuccino after midday apparently!
- If you are tempted to buy a knock off designer purse from street hawkers, don't! That purse can end up costing you a 1000 euro fine!
Rome:
- When dining out, service is always included, but it might be good to ad %10 anyways.
- On the flip side, check your change. Romans hardly tip their drivers.
- Never mind the metro system. Try walking or taking taxis instead.
Milan:
- It's the Italian city of fashion! Although there's no dress code in restaurants, your outfit matters.
- If you are looking to grab a cab in Milan, hailing one just anywhere
won't do. Catch them at a stand or give them a call, but remember that you are charged from the time your call is made.
- Aperitivi (or a the Italian happy hour around 6-10pm) is an essential Milanese custom.
Venice:
- Gondolas are for sightseeing and they aren't cheap, costing you around 80 euros. Taxis are not cheap either and can cost you the same as a gondola!
- There are public toilets but they'll cost you around €1,50. Still they can be convenient while exploring the city of canals.
- If you are there in November or December, it's Acqua Alta ('high water') season. Bring those gumboots!
(Information via Luxe City Guides; Image via Pexels)
Fashion and Food and the Italian Way of Life!
What does a stylish, men's luncheon get together look like in Italy? Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist produced a short but beautifully styled video of Italian men's fashion designers and good friends getting together for a leisurely lunch...
Although it's true Vancouver can't quite boast the same old world charm as Florence, it can certainly boast an authentic Italian eating experience in its sparkling, fast-paced modernity!
You don't need to be an Italian fashion designer to be stylish. Put on your sport coats, fold your pocket kerchiefs, grab your hats and join us for a stylish, authentic Italian experience...
Ciao! Alla prossima...
