Francesco Francini, co-owner with his wife Donella Faggioli, of 'L'e'Maiala' restaurant in Florence, carries a plate on October 6, 2012. The couple launched the 40-seat restaurant allowing customers to barter food and goods for a traditional Tuscan dinner, as a way to encourage people to dine out despite the recession.
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