#all'antico vinaio

[themanhattanfoodproject]

I’ll take any excuse to go back to New York, so on a recent short jaunt there I enjoyed some of my favorite foods, including getting sandwiches at All'Antico Vinaio and then enjoying some beers at Beer Culture after a visit to the MoMA.

[therepublicofletters]

Hi! I’m going to Florence this September, do you have any suggestions for places to check out? Bonus points if they’re historic or educational :)

Absolutely! There's so much to do in Florence that even having spent months upon months there I haven't seen it all.

For museums: the Uffizi is of course splendid (though a hassle to visit); the Accademia is good, but be sure to look at the paintings instead of just the David. If you're interested in sculpture, the Bargello is a must; for painting, the Galleria Palatina in Palazzo Pitti. In addition, there are plenty of smaller museums: Palazzo Medici-Riccardi for the Benozzo Gozzoli frescoes, Palazzo Davanzati for a 14th-century palace, San Marco for Fra Angelico. Then there are all the churches... Santa Trinita is one of my favourites for the Ghirlandaio frescoes. I can go on and on!

For food: my favourite restaurants are Osteria Belguardo and Industria (excellent pizza). For a sandwich, avoid All'antico vinaio and go to I due fratelli. The best gelato is Gelateria dei Neri.

I could continue but I hope that's enough to get you started!

[ilpanettone]

look im not a dramatic person but if all'antico vinaio don't start offering a gluten free version soon i WILL be throwing myself into the arno in protest

[sanctobin]

The Il Paradiso by All'Antico Vinaio

[perfect-homemade-chili]

358 “Lost Treasures.”

But like, why chili…? Thank you for asking, because it implies the existence of other great and wonderful lost treasures of the world which, in contention for our time and pursuit, justifies the irreplaceable worth of our research on chili overall. We will examine three such lost relics/treasures below that currently tickle our imaginations, and will likely suggest more in the future— 1) Tesla’s papers/research on infinite energy—I genuinely believe this exists, is fully articulated, with a solution that might be resoundingly simple (for reasons to speculate in another post) but, considering its potential to disrupt geopolitical spheres/energy grids on a global-scale, no wonder it is “lost.”

2) Shakespeare’s collaboration with Fletcher, the lost play Cardenio—Fletcher (of Beaumont and Fletcher fame) is, like Ben Jonson, a top-tier Elizabethan playwright often overshadowed by Shakespeare’s ubiquity, and I would barter my annual Netflix subscription to see their collaborative effort once. By the way, some people (including late British barrister/buddhist scholar, Humphrey Christmas) believe Shakespeare did not exist, but was a pseudonym for Francis Bacon or a group of writers, including Jonson and Marlowe, etc… and yet, there is a very funny tidbit about Shakespeare, that the playwright in real life dressed quite bizarre/provocatively for his time… and an inscription (unless it is an inside joke) by Ben Jonson on Shakespeare’s first Folio, next to his portrait, basically writes “don’t judge this dandy by his appearance, but by the substance of his work.” Lol.

3) The last treasure I hope will be rediscovered is the lost Lives of Plutarch—okay, there are many, so this is kinda like wishing for more wishes… But I have reason to believe at least a few are not actually lost, like Tesla’s papers. Think about it—some of the lost Lives are among the most illustrious/celebrated of history—Heracles, Epaminondas, Scipio, Meander, Hesiod, Pindar, Leonidas, Augustus, Claudius, even friggin’ Nero…? it just doesn’t make sense, when we miss these but still have the lives of Otho and Galba (who? Exactly.) I have an awesome farfetched whimsical conspiracy theory for this—that maybe some Lives, especially Hercules and Hesiod and Epaminondas… maybe even Orpheus at some point?… were stolen and kept from the public because of occult or alchemical secrets they may otherwise divulge; the story of Hercules (like the timeless Journey to the West) was deeply symbolic of the meditative/cultivation process… and Orpheus is known for journeying into the underworld and escaping… so. Someone call Robert Temple to the job.

If it seems like we are making circles with dead pizza-crust, please remember you can always take a break by visiting our Farm, where secret treasures await behind unimposing rustic pastoral charm… (some working imageries): a cool lake nestled in mountain cliffs and evergreens and, hidden just below its silent surface, tall columns and lost monuments of temples and sculptures, remnants of a forgotten city; a stately courtyard full of fruit trees surrounded by a thorn-hedge, hiding a basement laboratory for occult gastronomy and alchemy; a cozy campfire in a dark forest, out of which beats more pungent than brimstone and more dank than swamp-planet X2693 sometimes escape; a magnificent library with tall windows and winding staircases, with secret titles that, when pulled in order, open a secret door to a balcony overlooking the world.

—sandwich#002—Florentine-style sandwiches are world-famous and were among my fondest memories during my study abroad before I was asked to leave for making shady deals with Moroccans. I recently happily located a branch location near where I live in NYC, All'Antico Vinaio. Some iconic builds that I’ve rediscovered include a) lardo, gorgonzola, truffle honey, b) salami, pecorino, truffle honey, c) mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio cream and pistachios, d) salami, pecorino cream, artichoke cream, spicy eggplant… and of course prosciutto combos, which most people already know, like mozzarella/basil/tomato (caprese).

[monriatitans]

"Ta-Da!" List: Saturday, August 31st

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Saturday, August 31, 2024

I share my "Ta-Da!" List every day so everyone gets a daily update and I have a reminder of what I've accomplished.

To learn more about "Ta-Da!" Lists, and other ADHD life hacks, check out Jesse J. Anderson's book Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD.

Abbreviations

- O&T: Opinions & Truth Blog - IG: Instagram - BMAC: Buy Me a Coffee - TDL: Ta-Da! List

"Ta-Da!" List

✧ out and about: 1. went to breakfast provided by the hotel 2. with partner, walked to Art's Florence Souvenir Firenze to grab a souvenir for a relative, then went to Signum for more souvenirs 3. then grabbed some lunch at All'Antico Vinaio before heading back to the hotel, which also ended up being dinner ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✧ at the hotel: 1. began prepping for the journey home 2. Designs: in Canva, recreated the TDL Header for today's TDL 3. YouTube: watched and/or listened to: a. The Hound + The Fox's video "Wicked Women (Animated Lyric Video)" b. Jim Sterling's videos "Prey's Demo & Arkane's Cock Cigarette", "How Nintendo Can Make Up For Being Total Dickheads", "Oh Atlus, Honey, No...", "The Reviewbisoft Problem", "Sonic Gloom: How Invention Killed A Hedgehog", "GRAND THEFT AUSTRALIA", "Regarding My Inquisitor And Vaginas", "Amiibo: …

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[thefixeraa]

while in florence , mia grabs a panini from all'antico vinaio and heads off to sit in the loggiato of the uffizi gallery , and just watches street artists do their thing ( and almost always buys something new to support said artists . ) probably even talks to them just so that she has some company .

[greedyapron]

12/6/2023 - Dinner

All'Antico Vinaio

Ordered the la tricolore. With straciatella, cured beef slices and pistachio pesto. This is soo good. Creamy, nutty and the bread was crispy

[mapsoffun]

When you go to New York and you stay in Times Square, you comfort yourself with sandwiches from All'Antico Vinaio on Eighth Avenue and thank that there’s a second location now in the Village that cut down the line ever-so-slightly. 

We went to the MoMA to visit some old favorites, but I loved some new-to-me works.

[ilpanettone]

thinking about all'antico vinaio

[allie-scstudyabroad]

Food in Italy !!

Now this is a long awaited, very exciting blog post because who doesn't love food! I just wanted to share some of my favorite foods I have tried and learned about in Italy, so you can try them one day if you are ever around.

First of all, pasta. This is an obvious one to talk about and for good reason. The Italians are very serious about their pasta dishes, and you can always find pasta at pretty much any restaurant. Some of my favorites that I have tried so far are cacio e pepe, gnocchi, bolognese, truffle sauce pasta, and carbonara. Carbonara is an important one to point out because it is famous in Rome. I also think the best carbonara you will find is in Rome versus other areas of Italy. It is a pasta with a lighter sauce and bacon bits. SO delicious. Some places in Italy even hand roll the pasta that they use in your dish right in front of you.

The next most obvious and important food in Italy is pizza! Italian pizza is so good and I have had my fair share of it all semester long. Something I like about the pizza here is they are all usually served personal size. So no large pizza from Dominos to split with the family, but more choose your own and eat the whole thing off your plate. Pizza here I would say generally has a thinner crust, but it really depends on the place you go. My favorite types of pizza are buffalo mozzarella which is like Margherita with the chunks of cheese and basil or the spicy salami which would be most similar to pepperoni. My favorite pizza I have had is actually from the place my program took us our first night in Rome. Popi Popi is in Trastevere where many good restaurants in Rome are and it never disappoints me.

Next up are paninos or sandwiches. You can find great sandwiches amazing prices all over Italy. It is a very popular item to get at a cafe or from a snack place with pre made choices. Italians make excellent bread and have yummy meats so you can't really go wrong. I usually like ones with mozzarella and prosciutto or salami and arugula. My favorite sandwich ever though is from All'Antico Vinaio. This is a famous sandwich shop that originated in Florence, but they have a Rome location as well (and the line is shorter here). These sandwiches are huge and have delicious focaccia like bread. My new favorite from there is the truffle salami with mozzarella and arugula and honey drizzled on top.

The boys have a whole bite of sandwich in their mouths because they couldn't stop eating it was too good.

Now some of the most exciting food items in Italy to me are the appetizers and desserts. I'll start with appetizers because that's the chronological order when eating. If you travel to Italy you must try a suppli!! This is easily my favorite food I have had all semester and I eat them way too much. They are a fried ball that has rice with red sauce and cheese in the middle. Had one my first night and eat them whenever I can now. My other favorite appetizer would have to be bruschetta. This is the slices of toasted bread usually with tomatoes and olive oil and seasons on top. You can also order different types sometimes though like eggplants topped ones. If you want to sounds like you know Italian when ordering this, the pronunciation is bru-sket-ta in Italian. And last but certainly not least is desserts. Italy has tons of specialty desserts like cannolis, tiramisu, and of course gelato. I can hardly ever turn down a good cone of gelato when I have the chance. There is even a place in the city center that has 150 flavors of gelato! There is also a place with 100 flavors of tiramisu. It is very exciting and the Italian sweet treats never disappoint.

I am excited to eat all of my favorite foods and try some new ones during my last two weeks abroad. It has all been so delicious, and I can't recommend it all enough! I hope this made your mouth water and your stomach grumble.

[sanctobin]

More All'Antico Vinaio from Florence

[ipusheveryoneaway]

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[artsistory]

U! Ffi! Zi! U! Ffi! Zi! (9.12.19)

Hey. It Beezle. Can I just say it is SO HARD not having free unlimited access to all museums due to student status in the EU. Having to actually hit all the best stuff in one day is so stressful! I want to come back whenever I waaaannntt!!! Ok. Enough whining. 

Today was Uffizi day! The Uffizi is the main gallery of Florence and is home to lots of good stuff. We decided to get timed tickets for 3pm so we wouldn’t have to wait in line. We were thinking that going later in the day would mean less people. And... it wasn’t that bad! 

This is what not that crowded at the Uffizi looks like...

Also they really updated in the last 5 years! Now they have air conditioning so the paintings don’t melt off the campus! We appreciated. 

Our first main stop was the Botticelli room! My favorite room in the whole museum. God! I love a good celli. 

We did some drawing in here too. 

We thought for a minute to visit the Leo’s but... Not worth it. 

Let’s see Rubens instead!

And of course, we had to see the Mannerists and recreate this classic photo of Parmesean’s long neck painting. 

Are our necks any longer?

Plus Danni found her soul child. 

And we found the painting from Danni’s shirt! But she didn’t wear it!! NOOOOOO!!!! This is why you need free student status to go back, just for the picture regret. 

All in all, it was great! There’s a stupid number of famous paintings in here. Hopefully, we saw most of them. 

After the museum, we were hungry!! And maybe, finally, it was time to go to All’Antico Vinaio. No more putting it off! No more waiting for the line to disappear! And so we walked down to the famous panino shop. And hey! The line disappeared! 

It was as good as I remembered. Though maybe the panino boys were a little less flirty. 

[withabackpackandcamera]

October 10th, 2021

Day 9: A Day in Florence

This morning, we woke up feeling the tiring effects of the whirlwind first week of the trip. The only reason we got up at a reasonable time was because we couldn’t miss out on free breakfast! Never! Especially because free breakfast always saves us some money and allows us to skip buying lunch. The poor traveler’s mentality. Anyhow, the hotel breakfast consisted of a simple spread today. Once we had filled our stomachs, we left the hotel with grand plans to see as much of Florence in one day as we could because we didn’t have that much time to see the city after taking away a day and using it for the Dolomites. 

Since we were located pretty centrally, most of Florence’s sights and attractions were within walking distance, which was especially convenient because we were now backpackers without access to a car. We spent the morning roaming through old downtown and hitting up different places like the street leather markets and Il Mercato Centrale, a cool food court with lots of different food options. We also spent a lot of time seeing (free-of-charge) some of Florence’s historic plazas and landmarks, some of which included Piazza di San Lorenzo, the home of Cappelle Medici and Basilica di San Lorenzo, and the Piazza del Duomo, where we saw the famous Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and Campanile di Giotto. Such awe-inspiring structures! It always amazes me how crazy and grand the architecture for these basilicas and cathedrals are in Europe when you compare them to their counterparts in the States. Mindblowing really. 

The rest of the morning, we strolled through the old downtown cobblestoned streets of Florence and along the Arno River, seeing places like Ponte Vecchio, Salone dei Cinquecento, and Piazza della Signoria. We walked through the Uffizi Gallery and visited Piazza di Santa Croce and Basilica di Santa Croce. It was a nice change to walk through a large city and see all it had to offer instead of driving around from one place to another and constantly figuring out parking, where to go next, etc.

By the time it was mid-afternoon, we stopped by Base V Juicery to quench our thirst with a healthy drink. When we stopped for the drink, we weren’t sure if our hunger was starting to set in or not. But because we had just walked by the very-famous Italian sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio, a sandwich shop that was super hyped up and strongly recommended to me by my boss Rick and was located just down the street from the juicery, I didn’t think I could move on with the day until I got in line, waited, and ordered myself a sandwich. So I convinced Cynthia to stick around and wait in line with me to see what all the hype was about. 

And the line was long. Long enough that we skipped it the first time we walked by… Only to turn around and get back in just as long a line. *Facepalm*. Anyhow, because there were three open storefronts taking sandwich orders, the line moved a little quicker than we had anticipated when we got in line. But the line we were directed to ended up being slower than some of the other lines for some reason. Eventually, after a 50-minute wait, we got our order of a L’Inferno sandwich with its schiacciata bread stuffed with Tuscany porchetta, arugula (also known as rocket), grilled zucchini, and its spicy red cream sauce. Pretty good! But not quite sure what all the hype was about though… Maybe it was because I’m not a huge sandwich person to begin with. But either way, it was good and definitely worth trying out at the very least! Just a little salty. But good. 

As we chowed down on our huge sandwich that only cost us 6 Euros, we slowly walked through and looked around the shopping district on our way to our hotel. Once home, we relaxed for a short bit to recharge before setting out again for our evening adventure. The first stop after recharging was Piazzale Michelangelo, a large plaza located on a hill overlooking downtown Florence from the other side of the river that was an ideal spot to watch the sunset. Because we had a late start, we had to rush up to the piazzale in time to catch the sunset. We got there right as the sun was starting to approach the horizon. The skies over Florence tonight weren’t anything crazy so it was fine that we got there a little late for photos.

After watching the night fall in Florence, we headed back into the city center and walked through town to reach Antica Trattoria da Tito dal 1913, a restaurant well-known for its Florentine steak. And another Rick-recommended restaurant. We were welcomed at the door by the owner/manager (maybe?), who was extremely nice and welcoming. Once we sat down and looked around, we instantly felt the warmth and welcomeness of the restaurant and its employees. It took us some time to figure out how to order steak but with the help of our kind waiter, we finally figured it out (with a short lesson from him) and ordered the restaurant’s Florentine steak as Sliced Beef Sirloin with Sauteed Mushrooms with a side of broccoli to share. The rule for ordering steak here was that steaks come cooked the way they were supposed to be cooked for maximum flavor and texture and that you didn’t have much of an option otherwise. In our case, the steak was cooked rare. But it was delicious and juicy! Great to try for sure. To top things off after our steak, we enjoyed an order of their tiramisu. Yum! What a great meal! Once we were done with our meal, we paid our check and our visit concluded with a shot of limoncello on the house as we walked out. What a nice experience to end the day!

5 Things I Learned/Observed Today:

1. Interestingly enough, I noticed that the famous structures in The Duomo were constructed with red, white, and green marble. Another example of things colored with the Italian flag’s colors!

2. Florence really is all about the arts! In the past and even now. As you walk around, you can tell how much emphasis is placed on art here, whether it’s stores selling parchment paper and quills or sculptures and grand architecture located at every corner. 

3. David is everywhere in Florence. There are so many copies of David all throughout Florence. Guess Michelangelo and David were really important in Florence’s artsy past. 

4. The spot to be at for sunset in Florence is at Piazzale Michelangelo. There you’ll find a great view of the city from above with grand views of the landscape all around. 

5. All’Antico Vinaio is the go-to sandwich place and so iconic here in Florence. The lines are long all day long. They have three store fronts on the same street and hired staff to help direct people through the food line traffic. And you can’t miss their iconic white sandwich wrap with red lettering you see everyone in the area sitting with as they eat their sandwiches. Definitely worth a try if you’re in the area!

[direiellie]

Come non gustare le schiacciate de All’Antico Vinaio? È uno dei migliori locali street food d’Italia e le nostre Summer Sandwich ce lo hanno dimostrato. 🥪🥪 (presso All'Antico Vinaio)