Would you have guessed that the same region that is home to La Serenissima Venice, also happens to be one of Italy’s largest wine producers? That’s right, move over Tuscany, Veneto wines are not to be missed. With a unique climate, native grapes, and a wine-making tradition that spans further back than the Romans, Veneto is […]
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Romantic Restaurants Venice: 7 Spots for Dreamy Dining
Posted on August 29, 2022
With its iconic Gondola rides, narrow winding streets, and magical atmosphere, Venice is the perfect romantic getaway for an anniversary, marriage proposal, honeymoon, or simply to celebrate love. And a dinner in a beautiful restaurant overlooking the canals with your special someone is the icing on the cake.Read along for our favorite romantic restaurants in […]
The Essential Guide to Cicchetti in Venice
Posted on August 19, 2022
Don’t call them tapas – even if they may be similar, Venetian cicchetti are something unique. Cicchetti are small flavor bombs, a complete recipe in the palm of your hand. They are a staple of Venetian way of life, and every traveler in Venice should have the experience of living like a local.Here’s everything you […]
Ultimate Guide To Food Markets In Venice: 8 Local Favorites
Posted on August 19, 2022
Venice has always had a strong food trading tradition which is especially alive in its many neighborhood markets. Food markets in Venice are everywhere in the city, from Lido to Rialto, and take place all week long. If you are looking for a place to buy the most authentic food or simply want to experience […]
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Perfect Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Posted on October 7, 2020
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<p>Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.”And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of flavors […]</p>
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Posted on June 4, 2020
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<p>One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the culture through food, and in many cases, eating out can be the highlight of your trip. But how are you supposed to eat like a local if you don’t understand how to order off the menu?While understanding how to read an Italian menu can be challenging, […]</p>
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Posted on December 16, 2019
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<p>Like any other country, Italy has its own Christmas traditions that go back centuries. More than just pasta and pizza, Italian Christmas foods are uniquely distinguished by their variety, richness, and seasonality.Christmas in Italy is a time for abbondanza, literally, “abundance.” Italians sit down for long – we’re talking six or seven hours – feasts […]</p>
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Posted on December 12, 2019
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<p>Food has always been a celebration of happiness for me. The moments of joy in my life have always seen me with happy additional inches around my waist. Sadness or loss take away my appetite, and when I was younger, if I came home lean from a trip, my dad would always say, “tell me what’s […]</p>
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Posted on December 5, 2019
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<p>The Christmas season in Rome is the stuff of legends. I’ve always loved the holidays back at home, but the Italians manage to take it to a whole new level, with seven giorni di festa throughout the months of December and January. Every single Catholic holiday is celebrated with enormous quantities of pasta, roasted meats, […]</p>
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<p>In Italy, cheese isn’t just something you eat. It represents where you are from and the history of your region.As you might have guessed, this means there are a lot of different cheeses in Italy. Just like with bread, cured meat and pasta shapes, cheese in Italy is a geographical marker. Wherever you go on […]</p>
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