265615 Wed Mar 09 06:05:26 -0800 2005 3 26 International 0 1401818 From what I have read, Florence seems to be a meat-eaters paradise but my girlfriend and I don't eat meat! We are spending a long weekend there next week and would welcome recommendations of fish and/or vegetarian based restaurants. Thanks. Wed Mar 09 06:05:26 -0800 2005 0 David Lev-Golani 1 1401821 Florence is definitely a meat-eaters paradise but I eat almost no meat and had no trouble anyplace we ate in Florence finding fish or vegetarian options. I had a fantastic salmon dish at Beccofino in the Oltrarno and had pastas, pizzas and risottos with vegetables at a number of restaurants. We especially liked La Giostra. Wed Mar 09 09:25:32 -0800 2005 1401818 0 mamc 1 1401900 Osteria Santo Spirito on the SS piazza in oltrarno has a *wonderful* selection of seafood dishes. If they have octopus salad or mussel soup on the menu, get it! Fri Mar 11 02:03:04 -0800 2005 1401818 0 foodfirst 2 1401928 They also list on their menu "Artichokers"... Fri Mar 11 16:12:13 -0800 2005 1401900 0 mnosyne