The Pear Pursuit

(Another article for Blending)

This semester I have had the privilege of accompanying my friend Katie on her personal mission to find the best pear ravioli in Florence. Katie first discovered pear ravioli on a restaurant menu a few weeks after her arrival. Usually not disposed to experimental dining, Katie was pleased with her adventurous decision to try something new, and was especially pleased with her choice. But Katie did not stop here. Prompted by her loyalty to the familiar and stirred by her newfound adventurous spirit, she combed the internet and Tuscan guidebooks to find the restaurant with the best pear ravioli. This pear ravioli must be sweet and savory, with a soft and slightly granular texture, and the ambiance of the restaurant must also be taken into consideration. Up to date, Katie now has two contending favorite restaurants serving pear ravioli that she would like to recommend, as she is not miserly about the fruit of her labors. For some of the best pear ravioli in Florence, please visit:

Trattoria 4 Leoni
www.4leoni.com
Via de' Vellutini, 1-red
50125 Firenze, Italy
+39 055 21 85 62

Coquinarius Bar-Enoteca
Via delle Oche, 15-red
50122 Firenze, Italy
055 230 2153

‎Call for reservations. Buon appetito!