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A Taste of Florence in Defence Colony: My Visit to Firenze Gelateria & Caffè There's something about discovering a place that feels like it shouldn't exist where it does—a pocket of somewhere else, tucked quietly into your own city. That's exactly what happened when I walked into Firenze Gelateria & Caffè in Defence Colony last week. The moment I stepped through the door, I was transported. Not in the performative, over-designed way some restaurants attempt, but in that subtle, sensory shift that happens when a space has been created with genuine understanding and care. Rustic wooden accents lined the walls, mosaic floors caught the afternoon light in unexpected ways, and vintage Italian décor whispered stories of faraway trattorias. Soft Italian jazz hummed in the background—not intrusive, just present enough to wrap around you like a warm scarf on a winter evening. This is the brainchild of Chef Parth Gupta, and his immersive culinary explorations across Italy shine through in every detail. Firenze isn't just inspired by Italy—it feels like it carries a piece of the country's soul, specifically the romance and ritual of Florence itself, right here in the heart of New Delhi. What struck me first was the pozzetti wells behind the glass counter. If you're unfamiliar with them (as I was), these are the classic metal containers used in old-world gelaterias, designed to preserve gelato at the perfect temperature and texture. No towering, colorful mounds trying to lure you in with artificial drama. Just honest, beautiful gelato stored the way it's been done for generations in Italy. And here's the thing—it's all made fresh every day. No premade bases, no artificial flavors, no stabilizer-heavy shortcuts. This is small-batch craftsmanship at its finest, churned with precision using traditional Italian techniques. I watched as the team performed live gelato extraction—a simple act that somehow felt like theater. There's something mesmerizing about watching someone who knows exactly what they're doing, moving with quiet confidence and care. Each scoop revealed creamy, glossy gelato that held its shape beautifully, a testament to the quality of the process.

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