thank you for your suggestions, I look forward to exploring them!
have a happy new year, all the best - Laura

Hey Sturmi - we went to Happy Buddha for christmas day dinner. It was good authentic chinese, thank you for the rec!
just out of curiosity, what's your favorite italian, and is there a good bagel place in town??
I appreciate any suggestions. all the best - Laura

I was hoping you'd reply, thank you for your advice Sturmi!
Enjoy the holidays - Laura

I know this may seem like a daunting question, but I know there are some serious viennese foodies out there that may be able to help me out.. I would love to take my family and friends out for an early dinner on Christmas day, preferably asian food, chinese, japanese, thai, whatever.. Thank you for your advice. Happy Holidays!

Thank you for your suggestion! Anything particular you love to eat there?

Please advise, I'm looking for a memorable evening with great food, service, and a warm atmosphere (even outside perhaps) for a milestone birthday dinner for 8-9 people with a kid as well. I know, a lot of demands.. I am considering Sostanza or Cipolla Rossa, but honestly I have no idea, so any thoughts are appreciated.
Thank you wise chowhounds, I appreciate any suggestions.

Also, perhaps a restaurant close to our hotel on Borgo San Frediano for our first evening. Thank you!

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Sostanza
Via della Porcellana, 25, 50123, Florence, Tuscany 50123, IT

Cipolla Rossa
Via de' Conti,53, Florence, Toscana 50123, IT