03/27/2026
HAPPY FLORENTINE NEW YEAR, DANTE
WEEK 313 MENU: March 24-29, 2026
“Buon Capodanno / Happy New Year” could be heard again in the streets of Florence this week! The traditional Florentine New Year always has been celebrated on March 25, the feast day of the Annunciation.
To add to these festivities, a few years ago, the Italian government announced the establishment of a National Dante Day or “DanteDi” to be observed annually on March 25. Dante Alighieri is considered the father of modern literature and perhaps the greatest poet of all time. He was born in Florence (Tuscany) in 1265 and died in Ravenna (Emilia Romagna) in 1321, making this year the 704th anniversary of his death. This week’s menu takes inspiration from both regions that were home to Dante.
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