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Burano: A small Venetian island off the beaten path
Burano is one of those places that still retains the magic of another era in Venice. There are so many incredible things to see in
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Veneto, the land of the “love people” (a Valentine’s Day post)
Many believe that the name of our region comes from Venus. Veneto: It’s a place name — a toponym — that has many different meanings.
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Frittelle, the famous fried fritters of Venice and official food of Carnevale
It wouldn’t be Carnevale in Venice with this dish! Frittelle is the Italian word. Fritole is the Venetian dialect word for this wonderful dish. Fried
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Mardi Gras in Venice for Carnevale: The original!
In America we think of New Orleans when we think of the late winter holiday. But the origins are in Venice. Mardi Gras is around
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Venice: How to avoid the tourist trap
The City on the Lagoon doesn’t have to be an expensive date. Venice is one of the world’s most popular tourist spots. But it’s also
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Sopressa: A classic salume of Treviso province where we make our wine
Sopressa isn’t just any salume. It’s unique to the Veneto and Treviso province. We just had to share this post about sopressa from the Facebook
about prosecco
Seafood is the classic pairing for Prosecco. But the wine is so versatile that you have many other options as well.
What could go better with the famous Feast of the Seven Fishes? Many Americans will celebrate Christmas Eve with the famous Feast of the Seven
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Venice and its favorite wine: Prosecco, of course!
Venice and the Venetians love Prosecco. And there’s a reason why. Anyone who has spent time in Venice, the city on the lagoon, knows that
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Tramezzini, a classic Venetian finger food and a great pairing for Prosecco
Tramezzini are the Venetian version of what the English call “tea sandwiches” or “cucumber sandwiches.” If you have ever spent any significant time in Venice,
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Ombra de vin, a more probable etymology?
Above: an “ombra” of wine, a small glass shared in company. Most believe that the Venetian word for a small glass of wine, ombra (literally
