Venice in December – Start at Peggy Guggenheim
December 2011 Back in Venice when the itinerant population is at its most agreeable minimum. Although cold, overcast and misty with occasional showers, it’s no less magical and, as ever, an inordinate pleasure to be here. We unpacked as soon as we arrived, eager to see whether or not the large plastic chandelier bought for [...]
Business Meeting in Venice
Business meetings in Venice. Well, where better to have a business meeting? However, who would consider a meeting in a crowded, noisey cafe at 6.30pm on the island of La Giudecca? It all seemed so natural, so Italian and so thoroughly agreeable.
I look forward to more Business Meetings in Venice like this one.
Modigliani and Anna Akhmatova
Sitting in my local Venice cafe after my early morning yomp, I listened transifixed to a woman telling me about how the famous Russian poet, Anna Akhmatova was the primary influence in Modigliani adopting his very distinctive painting style.
Here’s the brief story about Anna Akhmatova
Dinner at Osteria Alle Testiere in Venice
Alle Testiere is always a treat and never fails to disappoint. On this occasion it was a loud-mouthed English chef who tarnished the evening but we enjoyed ourselves, nevertheless.
Quatro Feri, Venice
Quatro Feri is an an old-style Venetian osteria close to San Barnaba, apparently noted for traditional specialities. However, given the wonderful choice of osterie and trattorie in Venice, we shall not be coming back here.
Here’s a brief Quatro Feri review.
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