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Ah, Florence -- that beautiful Northern Italian city split snugly along the banks of the winding Arno River. After Rome and Venice, Florence is one of the biggest draws for international tourism in Italy. And it's with good reason that millions flock there every year -- between the art and the local cuisine, Florence offers endless options to the foreign traveler (myself included). When I lived in Milan, I would occassionally take gastro-tourism trips to Florence to enjoy the rich Tuscan cuisine. I was lucky enough to have a couple of Italian friends who were willing to help me pick through extensive menus and wine lists to find the most authentic, or as the Italians say, the "tipica" foods of the region.
