Tag Archives: Venetian foods

Two Views of the Plague

Posted on November 28, 2020 by seductivevenice

This past week I traveled back in time with Luisella Romeo and Iris Loredana via their offerings about Venice’s long history with plagues and epidemics. Believe it or not, it was a tasty trip! Luisella, an excellent guide to Venice, … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Scott Stavrou

Posted on April 8, 2019 by seductivevenice

I was introduced to Scott by another Venetophile, shortly after he published his novel Losing Venice. Luckily for me, he also agreed to write a chapter for First Spritz Is Free: Confessions of Venice Addicts. Though Scott used to live … Continue reading →

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Curls

Posted on February 24, 2019 by seductivevenice

Just sharing a photo today.

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It’s Always Marchini Time!

Posted on August 5, 2017 by seductivevenice

One of my favorite things to do in Venice these days is eat pastries! In the past for me it was only gelato gelato gelato gelato. But I have discovered these pasticcerie that make me incredibly happy. Please excuse me … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Risotto Do Gondoliers Eat?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by seductivevenice

Well, I suppose the answer is, “The kind that is put before them.” But I want to offer another answer. I picked up The Gondolier’s Cook Book by Marcello Brusegan from Supernova Edizioni last time we were in Venice, and the first … Continue reading →

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