Eating 800 grams of beef? Alone? Yes, that's a tradition in Florence, Italy.
Florence (Firenze in Italian) is the city rich and abundant in ancient times. Not only the trade center, since Djaman dahoeloe the capital of the Province of Florence Toscana is also a center of arts and culture. Florence is the birthplace of art gagrak who then called the Italian Renaissance. Works by Michelangelo is a "decoration" at the same time that split the city landmarks this Arno River. Red wines from Toscana (Tuscany in English) also has the name of the world. In short, Florence was one of the world's premier tourist destination city.
For the tasting Florence typical food - Steak Bistecca alla Fiorentina aka Florence - I asked a gold jewelry shop owner. Florence is also known for crafting gold jewelry. Ponte Vecchio, the old bridge in the middle of the city - similar to the Rialto bridge in Venice that left his right-full of small shops prestigious - is the center of gold jewelry traders.
"You have to Celestino," said the classy-looking lady was, as he describes the blind map. The restaurant turned out to be only 200 meters from the Ponte Vecchio. Previously, I've also eat other dishes typical of Florence, namely Trippa alla Fiorentina (tripe trippa =) at Il David, a restaurant in the piazza next to Uffizzi. Il David is not bad, but nothing special.
From tongkrongan her, I immediately could tell that Celestino not a restaurant at random. An old building with antique furnishings, elegant look. The waiters wear white coats typical Italian. An elderly waiter even speak English with perfect lafadz. When I asked how big the steak was served, he replied with a grin: "It all Depends on how the chef Would Generous cut your T-bone steak." Hmm, let's see. You see, the menu looks worth Eu 4.50 (Rp 54 thousand) per 100 grams. The bigger the cut, surely the higher the price.
Because the Italians are very proud of the origin of food - like cheese and ham from Parma - hence the naming of this steak should also be complete by the name of the region, namely: Bistecca alla Fiorentina in Manzo Chianina. Meaning: from Chianina beef steak (Chiana Valley), who cooked Florentine style.
In short, while waiting for a typical beef from the Chiana Valley in-grill, I enjoy Stracciatella alla Romana (soup of beef broth with beaten eggs) is really delicious.
Steak that came made me almost faint. Duh, how to spend it this big? If it weighs almost a kilo, the price must be about USD 400 thousand. Thick flesh - Porterhouse-cut if by Western nomenclature. I estimate the total weight of about 800 grams, including the bones of about 300 grams. Presented without potato and vegetable stir. Just steak, with a piece of leaf lettuce and a Radis as decoration, as well as a slice of lemon as kondimen. Have mercy!
Sharp knife to slice meat smoothly without pressure force. The color of the meat is so beautiful. The smell wafted up the meat was beautiful. It feels? Nyus Mak mak mak nyuss nyuss. Yes, should be three times mak nyuss. Incredible! A dining experience that can never be forgotten.
If you still can spend a little deeper, Bistecca alla Fiorentina fitting accompanied by Brunello, red wine with Sangiovese grapes. A bottle of Brunello that both can achieve Eu250 price (about USD 3 million) a bottle at the restaurant. The next option is Barollo. However, when I'm rude, Chianto Classico will never be wrong as right Bistecca alla Fiorentina companion. (Bondan Winarno)
Celestino
Piazza S. Felicita 4R
Firenze, Italy
+3303552396574
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