“Don’t hesitate, come to Modena.
“We want to feed your emotions.”
Known across the globe for his three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana (once named the No.
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The 12-room country house functions as a proper bed and breakfast, but is so much more.
This isn’t exactly the Tuscan, old-fashioned villa.
Things can get a little funky in here,” Gilmore said.
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At first impression, guests will know they are in for a treat.
On another wall, Jack Pearson’s “Truth” is spelled out in bold, oversized letters.
Everywhere you look reveals another artistic element accumulated by the couple throughout the years.
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Here, you’ll find everything from sun-ripened tomatoes and plump eggplants to incredibly fragrant basil.
The couple wants to create a “home away from home” experience.
Luckily, guests at the inn have a guaranteed seat at Francescana at Maria Luigia.
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I Dropped the Lemon Tart" gets complemented by noteworthy Emilia-Romagna wines, further reinforcing the sense of place.
And the eating doesn’t stop there.
Breakfast, also served in the carriage house, is a decadent spread showcasing Emilia-Romagna flavors.
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Once you enter thiscasa, it’s easy to become that houseguest who never, ever wants to leave.
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