Can you believe it's already Friday? Our cruise through the canals is almost over for this week, but we haven't even talked about food yet!ย
Return travelers: Let's talk about food in Venice! Favorite restaurants, delicious local specialties, how to avoid tourist traps - tell us everything you know!
First-time visitors: What do you want to know about food and dining in Venice?
I'll start!
In Venice I really enjoyed the aperitivo tradition. Italy Magazine has an article on this called Spritz: The Aperitivo of the Veneto.ย
A concoction of prosecco, soda or water, and a splash of Aperol or Campari liqueur, the flame-coloured aperitif โ or aperitivo in Italian โ has grown up a lot since its creation for the Hapsburg Austrians occupying Venice in the 1800s.ย
When you're in Venice, don't miss a chance to partake in this relaxing social tradition - there are plenty of aperitivi drinks without alcohol as well - the important thing is the glorious people watching from an outdoor table and the beautiful sunset pre-dinner moment to chat and soak up the local atmosphere.
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