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Locale Firenze

Florence

Locale Firenze is a time-machine that takes you both backwards and forwards. Back to the 1200s from when the Concini Palace first dates, to the 1500s when it gained its name and much of its more elaborate, period features. Back to centuries-old Tuscan chandeliers, mirrors and antique furniture of the time of the Medici. But also forward to a future-thinking menu serving modernist cocktail techniques using the latest lab technology to harness seasonal produce with a low-waste approach to drinks-making.

Choosing from Fabio Fanni's menu is perhaps the least involved part of the experience – it is a short list of 11 signature cocktails. For something fresh there’s the Foglia with gin, hemp, mint, basil and lemon, or how about the Coffee Tonic, which sees the addition of rum and miso. The Fico & Olive feels in-keeping with the surroundings, with olives, figs, rye whisky and Marsala but, for something even more historically Tuscan, try the fermented cherry wine.

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