I'm going to report on Venice in stages because there's just too much to put into one newsletter. This edition about Cannaregio is the first in the series.
This is a fantastic list! & this phrase of yours! “I had tiny octopi the colour of ferric oxide (a particularly Venetian shade of red) on slices of grilled polenta and potato” is just gorgeous ♥️
Lovely writing, and some great pics, all taking me back to what I think is my favourite neighbourhood in Venice. Quite a few places I knew, and a nice sprinkling of ones that I've never spotted/visited: all making me very much want to get back soon! You mention Aperol and Campari spritzes - have you tried Select? More character than Aperol, but not as assertive as Campari (which I love in a Negroni, but find a bit overwhelming in a spritz).
Lovely, and I can spot one that we went to on our last visit too. And yes, I always hate those people who insist they aren't tourists but are travellers or explorers or some such bollocks. Unless you are moving there to live, you are a tourist. Nothing wrong with being a tourist at all! 🥰
Thank you for mentioning my new book! Cannaregio is one of my favourite areas in Venice too.
This is a fantastic list! & this phrase of yours! “I had tiny octopi the colour of ferric oxide (a particularly Venetian shade of red) on slices of grilled polenta and potato” is just gorgeous ♥️
Thank you! This is lovely to read x
Loved this piece! Thanks so much.
Thank you xx
Lovely writing, and some great pics, all taking me back to what I think is my favourite neighbourhood in Venice. Quite a few places I knew, and a nice sprinkling of ones that I've never spotted/visited: all making me very much want to get back soon! You mention Aperol and Campari spritzes - have you tried Select? More character than Aperol, but not as assertive as Campari (which I love in a Negroni, but find a bit overwhelming in a spritz).
I agree wholeheartedly with the choice of Select in spritz, it is my go to when I find it available. And it is as Venetian as you can get!
Oh I haven't but i will now- thank you! It's my favourite neighbourhood too, along with Giudecca.
Lovely, and I can spot one that we went to on our last visit too. And yes, I always hate those people who insist they aren't tourists but are travellers or explorers or some such bollocks. Unless you are moving there to live, you are a tourist. Nothing wrong with being a tourist at all! 🥰