Eric sent me the link to your website, and I can’t remember if I ever sent you the advice on Siena that one of my dissertation advisors (an Italian scholar who LOVES Siena) sent to me before we went 4 years ago. It’s probably more than you want to post here, but I can forward the email to you–my email address is mdryan at ucsc dot edu.

Two recommendations from her–”two very Sienese cafes: Nannini on Via Banchi di Sopra and Quattro Cantoni on Via di Citta. Try fresh panforte, the Sienese fruit and almond cake; also try Ricciarelli cookies, made with almonds.”