Here's a guide to my favorite wine bars and trattorias in the neighborhoods of major cultural attractions in Florence. Look for my decal in the window. And tell them Divina Cucina sent you! "We just got back from Tuscany. I have two people to thank for the success of our trip -- you, for doing all the legwork, and my son, for having found your site, pored over it, and printed the pages to guide us while meandering around that beautiful city. We'll be heading back next year, with you as one of our resources! Thanks again." -- Gary Hartstein Liège, Belgium

s you wander through Florence and visit the museums, churches and historical sites, take time to enjoy the city's special eating places. Since most of the museums are only open during the day, and light meals are hard to find, wine bars are perfect for a light lunch on the run. They are the best places to taste wine since wineries are not open to the public as they are in California. Most have a large selection of wine by the glass. Market Days: Every day at San Lorenzo, and Tuesdays at Le Cascine Park. On Sundays, there are many specialty markets. Once a month it may be the antique market, or an artisan market in Santa Spirito, or the flea market daily in Piazza Ciompi, or the last Sunday of the month outdoors near Ciompi. Once a month, there is also an antique market outside in the park at the Fortezza dei Basso. Judy's reviews and recipes now appear in The Florentine, a weekly publication in English covering news, events, culture, business, travel, food, sports, etc., in and around the Florence area. When in town, pick up a free issue every Thursday. Click on the sight below that you plan to visit and I'll recommend the best place nearby to stop for a bite to eat. Galleria dell'Accademia Cappelle Medicee Museo del Bargello Palazzo Vecchio Mercato di San Lorenzo Mercato di San Ambrogio Santa Croce The Duomo Santa Maria Novella Oltrarno Fuori Porta (Outskirts)