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Wordless Wednesday: Multi-purpose Italian Bar

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

A Multi-purpose Bar in Italy

 

L'Antica Trattoria in Tuscany

 

We spent a breathtaking 8 days in Tuscany a couple of years ago and enjoyed many hours, while not just relaxing and enjoying the countryside views from our condo, exploring all the nearby towns and villages.  Dining, of course, was a big part of that experience and we enjoyed many wonderful meals by stumbling upon local eateries in the various towns we visited.

 

L'Antica Trattoria was a very pleasant and quite tasty lunch experience in the charming Tuscan town of Colle di Val d'Elsa, about 45 minutes from where we had our condo. We both thought this multi-purpose bar was clever and made good use of the space, although we did not have the opportunity to enjoy any music. Or perhaps if one played a bit you had the right to a free drink of your choice! We should have asked the m'aitre d, who we understood was also the owner!

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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

An agent in my brokerage is considering using an old piano as a bar. Nice story and fun photo.

Jan 25, 2017 04:49 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

Nothing like Italian ingenuity. this examplifies why we love Italy so much, and are going back this year.  A

Jan 25, 2017 04:52 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathleen Daniels  - piano bar indeed! Great comment!!

Well why not Lynnea Miller 

Lucky you Ron and Alexandra Seigel !!

Jeff

Jan 25, 2017 05:38 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

What a fun photo Jeff Dowler and obviously a fun trip as well!

Jan 25, 2017 06:10 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee
SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 - Baltimore, MD
Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

My daughter will be competing in an International Martial Arts event in Rome in June. We will be in Traveling through Rome, Pisa, Florence, Padova and Venice. Alas, we will miss this one in Tuscany, but I can't wait for the trip to find our own special bar!

Jan 25, 2017 06:11 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Nice! 

I'd love to travel again soon, too. Now when kids are getting older, it will be easier:) 

Jan 25, 2017 06:43 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
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Sounds like a great trip... relaxing, sight seeing, and eating your way through the Italian countryside!

Jan 25, 2017 06:47 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It would be terrible to let all that flat surface are go to waste

Jan 25, 2017 06:52 PM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

My wife and I decided to convert a piano into a bar. Then life happened, as it does with three young children, and the piano sits in our garage. I'm still looking forward to that day, and the day we get back to Europe!

Jan 25, 2017 08:07 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Fun in both cases Lisa Von Domek 

Bridget McGee  - you will have a wonderful time. Rome is fabulous, as is Florence and Venice. You will find plenty of terrific places to eat and drink wine!!

Jeff

Jan 25, 2017 11:09 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Inna Ivchenko  - it is hard when the kids are younger, but take them traveling when you can. It's a wonderful experience for them.

I had no complaints other than the challenges we had getting there due to delays Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089 

Jeff

Jan 25, 2017 11:11 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Now there's a thought Ed Silva 

I look forward to seeing that bar AND hearing about your travels Nathan Gesner 

Jeff

Jan 25, 2017 11:12 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I did when they were small, but traveling with teenagers.... I would not dare:) 

Jan 25, 2017 11:21 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Jeff.  Looks like a place that I would enjoy.  Music and adult beverage, count me in

Jan 26, 2017 01:58 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
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Good morning Jeff. So much of what I remember about travel is just this sort of thing, food, friendship and ease.

Jan 26, 2017 05:33 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Inna Ivchenko  - I get that

James Dray  - so agree. Wish we had heard some music...but perhaps it really IS just for looks

Sheila Anderson  - very true. We have had some vacations where we did a  lot of sightseeing and touring around...lots of fun and educational but not very relaxing.

Jeff

Jan 26, 2017 07:38 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
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Italy is such a huge country and there are so many different locales to visit, experience and enjoy. I could spend months traveling in Italy, because a few weeks here and there are never enough.

Jan 26, 2017 09:07 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents  - I love the diversity of Italy and still have many places on my list to explore further. There is never enough time there!

Jeff

Jan 26, 2017 09:48 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Jeff, what a beautiful old piano. You photo is great, I like how they are using it for multiple purposes too. An adult beverage and live music sure sounds nice to me. Have always wanted to visit Tuscany.

Jan 26, 2017 10:56 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Amanda S. Davidson 

I had forgotten about this place but rediscovered the photo when going through my Italy photos the other evening.

Hope you get to Tuscany some day - it really is a wonderful place to visit and enjoy.

Jeff

Jan 26, 2017 12:56 PM