I love Florence’s Central Market and would like it to remain as populist as possible in this tourist-beseiged city, but I was very pleased to read in The Florentine that the market is going to have a 1 million euro redo of the first floor. Right now the place could really use a little face-lift – the first floor is cold, dark, disorganized, and a bit dirty. They say they are going to redo and modernize many of the stalls, and create a central part of the market where people can watch cooking demos, try samples, etc. I can’t wait to see it.
For now this is second-hand reporting, but I am going to get more information from my friends and contacts at the market in the next few months.
December 29, 2007 at 3:14 pm
I would love to have this kind of market where I live. We have farmer’s markets in the streets of each town on weekends during the warmer months, but in winter, it’s back to the supermarkets. I want to wish you a very Happy New Year
January 6, 2008 at 7:42 am
Just stopping by to wish you and yours a very happy new year
January 18, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hi Emily,
I am Delia, Maria’s daughter from Romania and I permitted myself to leave a comment on your blog. Thank you for your book,it will my special guide next time in Florence.
It was such a surprise for me in descovering your special blog, please be sure I will make a habbit in reading your posts, at least twice a week.
Godd luck in your “journey” and hope to read you very soon.
yours,
D.