On March 11, 2011 I launched my first app, Eat Italy. The app format allowed me to share all my views and opinions about where I think you could find a good meal (and just about anything else edible) in the city I call home. I had such great feedback from you about my highly personal lists of favorite places to go, that I soon followed up with EAT FLORENCE and EAT VENICE.
Working on the apps, as well as my blog, has allowed me to travel all over Italy. And me being me, I’ve spent most of that time eating. While I’ve had plenty to do (i.e. eat) keeping these three apps up to date, I’ve also been collecting a lot of information (and pounds) that I haven’t been able to share with you.
Until now.
(the information, not the pounds)
Today I’m hugely proud to be launching my newest app today: EAT ITALY As you know my travels take me up and down and all around this delicious country. In my new app I’ll be able to share my recommendations from Bari to Torino and everywhere in between.
Not only will there be new content, but I’ve been able to completely update the software. My previous apps were partnered with a company based in San Francisco which is going out of business. This has allowed me to commission new software which I think is better than ever.
But back to the content. While Eat Italy, Eat Italy and Eat Venice all have new and updated entries, my biggest news is that I am launching EAT MILAN. If you are one of the zillion of people heading to Milan for Expo 2015 I hope you’ll find this helpful.
And coming soon: Eat Puglia, Eat Torino, Eat Umbria and eventually Eat Bologna, Eat Naples and Eat Sicily.
How it works: Eat Italy is a free app. You can download it this very minute. Right now. Right here on to your iPhone or iPad. Inside EAT ITALY you will find Eat Italy, EAT FLORENCE, EAT VENICE and EAT MILAN. You can download them for a free trial, and you’ll get my five favorite picks for each city for free.
If you like what you see, and want my full guides, you can buy each city as an in app purchase. It sounds more complicated than it really is.
The important things to know:
-If you previously purchased the original versions of Eat Italy, EAT FLORENCE and EAT VENICE these apps will no longer be supported or updated. They will continue to work on your phone in the current operating system, but they will eventually start to degrade since I am no longer able to update the software.
-My new app Eat Italy is free.
-Eat Italy, Eat Milan, Eat Italy and Eat Venice can be bought as in app purchases in EAT ITALY.
-More cities and regions coming soon!
I am hugely excited about this adventure, and I hope you are too. As ever, thank you for your support, suggestions and thoughts. It’s what keeps me moving forward.
So presumably those of us who purchased Eat Italy will presumably get the new version for free. How will that work?
No Wendy, the older versions are being retired. If you would like to buy the new, updated version of Eat Italy, you can do that by downloading Eat Italy and making an in-app purchase.
Great news!! My EatRome hasn’t worked for months and I wasn’t sure what happened. Can’t wait to get it!!
Yes, so sorry that the older version has been degrading. Unfortunately I had not power over it. But now I do!
I just returned from over 2 fabulous weeks in Northern Italy. Favorite meals – Bellagio, The Carillon on the waterfront and in Turino – Maduza. Hope you eat at both because you will want to add them to your apps! Can’t wait for your apps for us Android users!
I bought the first 3 separately….will they work? Or do I have to buy them again inside this app??
You first three will still work for now. But since the company I had partnered with has gone out of business, I haven’t been able to update the content for the last 6 months. Also, the software will eventually begin to degrade as the operating system at Apple changes.
Will you eventually be releasing the app for Android?
No android version planned at the moment. But if you have an iPad you can download it to that
Ciao e complimenti on the new app Elizabeth. Do you have a projected release date for the android version?
Grazie.
Ric
Not at the moment, sorry! For now you can download it onto your iPad if you have one.
Does the app give gluten-free options?
It will soon! I’m working on a blog post about gluten free options in Rome, and then will add it to the app as well.
Hi
Will the new app have the Rome and Venice app content?
I’ve already screen shot my favorites just in case!
Having trouble down loading the new app.
The App Store search came up with nothing
Now trying to get it via your mail, been downloading for ages….will not give up.
I’m off to Seiano in a couple of weeks, hopefully there will be something nearby for me to try.
Rome and Venice apps were fabulous!
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble downloading the app. I’m unclear exactly what trouble you are having, though, since I don’t quite understand your comment. You said the App Store search came up with nothing? But you are downloading it now? In anycase, to answer your other question: Yes, all the content from Eat Italy, Eat Italy and Eat Venice will be included in the new app, Eat Italy, as in-app purchases within Eat Italy. They will be updated regularly!
Same problem here 🙁
Been trying to find the new app in the App Store on iPhone & iPad, but both searches for Eat Italy & Eat Italy don’t come up with your app.
Just went back to your email, the direct link above works & so does the iTunes Store search on the desktop computer.
Maybe something to report to your tech guys …
I think the problem may be that when you do the search, you have to make sure it’s on ‘iPhone’ , then it shows up fine. Even when you are searching on the iPad. But it’s something to be fixed, I think, since it does work for iPad too.
Android users?
So sorry, but no Android version for now. But if you have an iPad you can download it there.
Any details on when the Puglia version will be released?
Working on it!
Hi Elizabeth! I love your blog and just downloaded your new app. I can’t wait to check out all of your Rome recs when I am there in June! Do you have any favorite spots in Genoa, Portofino, or Bologna? Thanks!!
Genoa and Bologna coming soon.
TImeframe on Bologna? Heading there in a month and hoping to use your wonderful guidance 🙂
I’m so sorry, but Bologna is scheduled for the fall.
it’s too bad you don’t have an android version and are losing out on so many potential users/buyers. and most people who have android phones don’t have ipads. maybe work on the android app before adding so many more cities? you will just end up profiting so much more in the long run 🙂
I hear your pain! But it’s actually been a huge investment on my part to develop the software to support the iOS devices. When I had to make the decision how to move forward, I also had to look at my past sales for the last five years, which supported both iOS and Android. Unfortunately Android sales were at best about 1% of iOS sales. While many people seem to be asking me for the Android version, no one actually ever bought it in the past. So investing thousands of dollars in developing software to support that version just doesn’t make sense at the moment. I am, however, looking into providing a version via an ebook, which could be read on computers and any kindle type software.
Yes, some of us android users did buy the apps and we are disappointed that we can’t get what sounds like your very interesting new ones.
Will just have to rely on your blogs here for news.
So sorry to hear that Bologna won’t come out till the fall. Any chance you could suggest a couple spots? I’m only there for one day en route to Firenze. So if you only had one lunch in Bologna… 🙂
Argh! I’m sorry, but Bologna is still a work in progress. I”d suggest for now you go to the Italy board of Chowhound for expert advise.
Thanks so much. No harm in asking 🙂
I’ll dig around chowhound some more.
Perhaps an online alternative could be developed for those with Android. This shouldn’t cost much. I am really bummed out to be losing out on your Rome restaurant recommendations. I got your book, but its not so much of a restaurant guide.
I’d love to make an ebook version, which is on my ‘to do’ list. Unforunately it does indeed cost money to produce it. And in addition, takes hours I just can’t seem to find. So sorry! But in the meantime, there are lots of reviews on my blog.
Heading for Florence. Downloaded the most recent Eat Italy and am trying to make an in app purchase of Eat Florence. It just spins and spins. Is there a problem?
I’m sorry you are having problems. No one else has reported any. Have you tried deleting and reinstalling the app? This usually solves all problems.