Farmers’ markets in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Debra Kolkka

A small farmers’ market has begun Monday mornings in La Villa, in the square behind the Teatro Accademico, near the walking bridge.

Local producers from the area are on hand to sell their products. We get to meet and talk to people who grow our food.

The market will also be held in Piazza degli Alpini in Cafaggio, Fornoli, on Thursday morning.

This is a great initiative. It is excellent to support local food producers. I bought something from each stand and I am delighted with my purchases. Let’s hope it is a great success.

A new chef at Albergo Corona

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Debra Kolkka

The restaurant at Algergo Corona is in a beautiful setting over looking over the Lima River. In spring and summer it is especiially delightful when there are tables outside on the terraces. With the weather beginning to warm up the outdoor dining should begin soon..

We were invited last night to meet the new chef, Stefano Gallo, and try the new menu. Stefano has lots of experience both in Italy and overseas. This is evident in the execution and presentation of the dishes we enjoyed.
We chose a five course degustation menu and asked the chef to select them for us. Every one was delicious…take a look. 1. red mullet with pappa al pomodoro. 2.seafood soup. 3. cacio e pepe (particularly delicious) 4. cappelletti (another favourite) 5. cod with endive. The cheesecake dessert was a delightful extra.

I look forward to trying more dishes on the menu soon. I’m sure they will be every bit as good as the ones we enjoyed.

Christmas delights at Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Debra Kolkka

Ponte a Serraglio is very lucky to have a wonderful fruit and vegetable shop owned and run by the lovely Piera. She and her husband come from Sicily where they still have a farm.

This Christmas they have selected some delicious treats from Sicliy to sell in their tiny shop. It is now brimming with great Christmas gifts or special things for feasts with friends and family.

Of course they still have their regular supply of excellent fruit and vegetables.

Christmas is not far away!

A wonderful new shop in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Debra Kolkka

We are very lucky to have an excellent new shop in La Villa, Bonta Toscane, that sells local produce.

The shop is well stocked with a great selection of cheese, fresh pasta, honey, olive oil and much more…all locally produced.

I was delighted with my purchases yesterday and will happily become a regular shopper there. I encourage everyone to shop local, especially when it is as good as this.

A new shop for Bagni di Lucca

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Debra Kolkka

Dolce e Salata, a new shop selling bread, cakes, biscuits, pasta and other goodies has opened in Via Umberto I in La Villa. It is where there was a small bread shop a while ago.

The friendly owner, Titti, was kept busy this morning and was running low on a few things when I arrived. There was queue when I arrived and it was growing longer as I left.

A new opening is great news for Bagni di Lucca. I wish the shop success and hope it is well supported.

Opening hours…

Monday – Friday…6.00 – 15.00

Saturday… 7.00 – 13.00

Sunday Closed.

Aperitivo at Eat Valley

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

We discovered a great new place to enjoy aperitivo not far from Bagni di Lucca, in Ghivizzano.

Eat Valley offers an excellent selection of wine and aperitivo delights. Everything was delicious. We decided to eat outside on a warm evening.

There are excellent tasting rooms inside.

There is also a well stocked shop selling a range of local products.

The restaurant specialises in grilled meats.

Thank you Vera and Ronaldo for a delightful evening.

Eat Valley

Viale Nazionale 193

(39) 370 3478099

Buy from the grower

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

Just past Fornoli on the road towards Barga is a small garden plot where you can buy produce directly from the grower. It doesn’t come much fresher than that!

I called in recently and bought some zucchini flowers and tropea onions…delicious.

Don’t drive past! Support a local business.

Ristorante Piazzangelio

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Debra Kolkka

One of our favourite restaurants in the area was Cappuccetto Rosso. We were not happy when they told us they were closing. They assured us they would reopen in a new location.

The new restaurant has opened in the historical centre of Barga. It is called Ristorante Piazzangelio, named after the Piazza where it is located.

The interior is elegant and inviting. (Valentina’s photo)

Lovely Valentina looked after us just as well as she did at the previous restaurant.

The food is excellent. We ordered shared plates of prosciutto and mozzarella with a delicious mint sauce.

The fish of the day was Branzino, Sea Bass. They had an enormous one, big enough for our party of 5.

Our desserts were great.

This was the winner.

We wish Valentina and Alfonso and the team the very best for their new venture.

Here is a photo of the official opening. Barga is lucky to have them.

Ristorante Piazzangelio

Phone…(39) 351 870 9224

(39) 0583 392907

Just what we need in Ponte a Serraglio

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

The new fruit and vegetable shop opened in Ponte a Serraglio and drew a huge crowd of well wishers…and buyers.

The shop has exceeded expectations. The space is tiny and it is overflowing with great food. There is much more than just fruit and vegetables, which look amazing.

There is also a deli counter filled with delights. It was a bit crowded so I couldn’t photograph much.

There are shelves stocked with handy items for convenient shopping.

There were refreshments, of course, and a huge cake.

A young family is behind this new venture. When things settle a bit I will have a chat with them and find out a bit more…along with the opening hours.

La Sosta

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Debra Kolkka

La Sosta, near Pescaglia, is a bit of a drive from Bagni di Lucca, but is a great place for Sunday lunch.

The little restaurant is nestled into a pine forest beside a church.

There is an outdoor eating area for sunny days.

We visited on a cool autumn day and chose to sit in the cosy indoor area.

It isn’t a big room and it was soon packed.

The food is great! Porcini mushrooms and pumpkins are in season so it made sense to order some. The pasta below has pumpkin and spicy sausage…delicious.

Pumpkin risotto.

Scaloppine with porcini mushrooms.

Excellent fried vegetables.

The table next to us ordered a feast.

La Sosta is open through the week for dinner and Sunday lunch. It is in Pascoso,via Pescaglia or Fabbriche di Vallico.

Phone…0583 357657

Bella Bagni di Lucca

A beautiful village in Tuscany

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