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Last June, I was on my honeymoon in Tuscany, Italy, and had a delightful experience that highlighted how restaurants leave a lasting impression on us, not only

by tcgv 3y ago

Last June, I was on my honeymoon in Tuscany, Italy, and had a delightful experience that highlighted how restaurants leave a lasting impression on us, not only for their food but also for the people. I was in the tiny medieval village of Monteriggioni [1] and used Google Maps to find the nearest restaurants. I discovered one with excellent reviews [2] and decided to have lunch there with my spouse to take a break from exploring. The service was exceptional, with a very friendly waiter who interacted with all the tables, especially the children, bringing smiles to our faces. The food was delicious, and the prices were more reasonable than in Florence, where we were staying. During dessert, an American tourist woman approached our table. Interestingly, she had just entered the restaurant and was eager to ensure everyone was having a good time. She explained, 'You see, I first came to this fantastic restaurant 25 years ago, had a wonderful experience, and got to know the owner, whom the staff sadly told me had passed away last summer. Now, I'm back with my family to relive that journey.' She then greeted my wife and me and went on her way. I then said to my spouse: "Let's make this trip back here and check this restaurant 25 years from now" ;) [1] https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monteriggioni https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monteriggioni [2] http://www.letorrimonteriggioni.it/ http://www.letorrimonteriggioni.it/

Tade0 3y ago
There's a place at the border between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna named Cascate del Dardagna - this is where Italians go to cool off during the summer because it's so high up in the mountains that the temperatures are actually bearable. They were really surprised to see us - foreigners - there. In the vicinity there's a hotel with a restaurant, the owner of which is quite the character - he doesn't have a smartphone and doesn't really use the internet. His hobbies include making liquor from blueberries he buys from his forager friend and making knives out of horns of deer he buys from a hunter friend, who provides him with meat served in the restaurant. Italy is really something if you go off the usual path and speak the language.

by tcgv 3y ago

Tade0 3y ago

There's a place at the border between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna named Cascate del Dardagna - this is where Italians go to cool off during the summer because it's so high up in the mountains that the temperatures are actually bearable. They were really surprised to see us - foreigners - there. In the vicinity there's a hotel with a restaurant, the owner of which is quite the character - he doesn't have a smartphone and doesn't really use the internet. His hobbies include making liquor from blueberries he buys from his forager friend and making knives out of horns of deer he buys from a hunter friend, who provides him with meat served in the restaurant. Italy is really something if you go off the usual path and speak the language.