Lucca Summer Festival | by Renee Lenzarini | “This is when international and Italian acts invade Lucca in the month of July. All concerts are played outdoors (all’aperto) in Piazza Napoleone (or Piazza Grande as it’s colloquially called)…” …
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We’ve been talking food … now let’s talk wine: ‘La Bottega di Lucca Vino & Sfizi’ | by Renee Lenzarini |
“Just 300 meters outside the walls you will discover a gastronomia that will fill up your empty bottles with the vino della casa…” …
Celebrate Santa Croce and Il Volto Santo | by Renee Lenzarini | “Although this is an annual event if you find yourself around or near Lucca on September 13th then it is a must see…” …
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The Buca di Sant’Antonio is one of my most favourite restaurants in Lucca and is famous amongst the locals. Again, remember that you will need to book and that they are closed on Sunday and Monday (and also at some …
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Renee is currently overseas, but this hasn’t stopped her from sharing with us some fantastic pics and tips from her first time in New York!… “”Being my first time in the Big Apple and the United States, I accepted the …
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No. 5 – Aperitivo time at Ciclo Di Vino Take in your bike for repairs and, while you wait, sip on a chilled glass of vino bianco. What’s not to like? This super unique bar serves yummy wines and tasty crostini to …
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Check out our April newsletter, including the long-awaited return of our blissful raviolini and secret recipes from Nonna Maria Lenzarini and Renee! Enjoy the read! …
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We have some leftover stock of the Dolci di Romeo Limoncello Colomba – a traditional Italian sweet bread enjoyed at Easter time – which we’re making available for the discounted price of $30! While stocks last. Jamie Oliver’s Bread & Butter …
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Renee Lenzarini:
No. 4 – Shop til you drop along Fillungo / ‘Il Panda shoe store’
Take a stroll down Lucca’s main street, or maybe even several times (I mean you do have to get back to your parking spot after all) and you will find what makes Italy one of the fashion Meccas of the world… …