Eats in Venice and Florence; other adventures, too

Thank you so much, everyone! My friend is thrilled to have these suggestions and when she leaves on Saturday, she will carry your ideas, salivating all the way.

Pierino is right (high budget) just remember that Harrys require certain clothing (no capris)
Manuela at www.cooking-class-authentic-tuscany.com

We always go to Ponte Vecchio restaurante in Florence for their sachette with white truffle sauce. Also a great pizza place across the street from palazzo Ferroni .

In Venice try the rooftop dining for lunch at hotel Danieli. Beware - it is not cheap!

In Venezia, Corte Sconto, if you can find it. The name literally means hidden court. Terrific seafood. Don't order just let them bring it.

Elizabeth Minchilli has Apps for both Venice and Florence. She only had the one for Rome last time I was in Italy but it was wonderful! www.elizabethminchilliinrome.com/

In Florence, definitely visit the St. Ambrogio market. FABULOUS! One of my favorite restaurants is the Birreria Centrale on Piazza Cimatori. Teatro del Sale makes for a wonderful night- great food, a performance, the spectacle of chef Fabio Picchi. Le Volpe e l'uva is a fun wine bar on the Oltrarno.

In Venice, the seafood market is a blast. And SoSu, a gelateria near the Rialto, was the best we had in Italy.

Have fun!

Venice: Le Testiiere (ecpensive but worth it!), market at Rialto.
Florence: Cibreo and Latini. Mercato Centrale.
Book: Routard Italy.
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