Antico Noè | 100 followers on LinkedIn. Panini of Florence | Dal 1945 | In Florence, Italy, in an arcaded alley off the Piazza San Pier Maggiore, a small panini shop, called Antico Noè, has built a cult-like following after more than 75 years in business. An ongoing addiction for locals and visitors alike, Antico Noè’s simple and authentic fare captured the heart of a young entrepreneur, Michael Grant, who lived in Florence during a semester abroad in 2007. Several years later, Michael, utilizing his background in corporate finance and operations, convinced the Italian owners to expand the brand to the U.S. under his control.