Sunday, November 8, 2015

Finding the Best Cicheti in Venice - Which Bacaro to Choose? And What do Foodies in Venice need to Know?


One of the best ways to enjoy the typical Venetian cuisine is by sampling some of the city's best 'cicheti'. These popular snacks are very similar to the Spanish 'tapas' -- a variety of tasty little nibbles served alongside a good cocktail, or a glass of wine.

Optimized-cantina do mori 2
The selection of cicheti is inspiring, and customers can typically choose between tiny prosciutto sandwiches, slices of polenta topped with creamed baccala, fried squid, spicy sardines, canapes with cheese, vegetables and other savory toppings, and much more. The fact that all of this deliciousness is very reasonably priced, surely adds to the cicheti's appeal...
Optimized-20150217_185558
Venice is filled with delightful and authentic cicheti shops (known as 'bacari', in the local dialect). But where can you find the best of the best? The answer is simple - we've got you covered.

Optimized-20150707_115049
Our popular travel guide, Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist, will take you to the best chicheti bars in Venice, helping you make the most of your vacation. Naturally, we also offer top tips by locals about the best restaurants in Venice and Verona, excellent wine tours, fantastic shops and boutiques that any shopping enthusiast and foodie should know about, gorgeous sights and historic mansions, and recommendations for unique itineraries. Come discover with us! Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist is now on sale, on Amazon.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

The New Venice & Verona Guide is Out!

Planning a trip to Venice & Verona, Italy? Don't Leave Home Without this Absolutely Unique Venice Travel Guide.

What does Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist Offer? 

* Fantastic Hotel and Restaurant Recommendations

* Top Tips about the Best Wine and Gastronomic Tours in the Region

* Advice from Locals about the Best Hidden Attractions and Activities in Venice & Verona

Find out where to enjoy a good meal with a mesmerizing view of the city, where to rent a Ferrari and take it out for a spin, and which first-rate spas offer the most indulgent pampering. 

Read which historic mansions and 18th century gardens shouldn’t be missed, where to find the most authentic and delicious aperitivo, how to buy tickets for the exclusive Carnival parties, and where to book a personalized rowing lesson that will turn you into a real gondoliere. 

Learn all about the best-value hotels in Venice and Verona, fantastic boutiques and outlet villages, fun cooking classes, helicopter rides, private after-hours tours to the city’s museums, and where to buy gorgeous, handmade Venetian masks and Murano glass souvenirs. 

Discover tiny neighborhood restaurants favored by locals, the very best wine tours and tastings, hidden corners of beauty in the countryside, and where to buy glorious and award-winning bottles of Amarone, Valpolicella and Prosecco (for the best prices!). And, naturally, read all about the top recommended festivals, antique markets, B&Bs, hotels, and guided hikes in the region. 

In short, Venice & Verona for the Shameless Hedonist is the one guide you need to build not just a good vacation, but an incredible one.