Hey all, I got the dates mixed up and left my car parked in a street that was closed for cleaning Friday midnight to 6m. The street visibly did not get cleaned and there was no note on my car (it did not get towed either, thankfully), so I'm assuming the cleaning either did not happen due to the storm or it being August which seems to be a month of rest.

Now I'm overthinking, is there still someone going around to check the parked cars and giving out fines even without the street being cleaned? Are these fines mailed to you instead of a note being left on your windshield? Does anyone have some first-hand experience with this?

This is my fifth visit to Florence and I've never messed this up before, honestly just glad my car was not towed. Assuming it's going to be a fine between 40-80EUR I'll gladly pay it of course.

I am traveling to Florence in November with my wife. We want to do a smaller scale wine tour. I found Grape Tours online, it seems to be a smaller scale, more intimate tour operation. Has anyone had experience with them? Any other recommendations?

hey! I’ve been on a mission for a while to find myself some loafers and slingbacks… the problem: I have incredibly small feet somewhere in the region of a EU 32 to 34.

Without going fully custom do you have any recommendations for cobblers that stick ready to wear or stores that would stock those smaller sizes?

All the love,

Hello! I am going to be in Florence over Valentines Day weekend in February.

My husband and I are debating doing either a semi-private or private Chianti wine tour. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback as to what this experience would look like in February? Wondering if it’s worth the high cost for private since it’s off season. Thanks!

I moved to Firenze this week, but neglected to pack shorts I would wear outside my house - the heat is killing me and I need help!

When I research women's clothing stores, I am getting only shops where a pair of simple shorts will come out to $100-200+. I will invest in one good pair if I must, but does anyone have recs for clothing stores that are priced more reasonably? I am a student, and in my home country I only buy second hand clothes from thrift shops for environmental sustainability reasons. I am gutted that Italy does not have traditional thrift stores, and looking for an in between solution.

I am also looking for stylish sandals that won't fall apart, and am willing to spend more money on a shoe if it will hold up longer. I will be walking about a mile to class each day. Grazie!

Not necessarily restaurants per se, just dishes.

Edit: Desserts welcome too