Tag: Venice

Reflections and practical tips from visiting Venice—its canals, bridges, lagoon views, local cuisine, and quiet corners beyond the crowds. This tag helps travelers navigate the city with intention, offering stories shaped by movement, light, and the city’s timeless atmosphere.

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Venice Food Secrets: What Happened at Don Fernando’s Octopus Dinner

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We both sat there staring at the plate placed before me. When I ordered a seafood salad, I figured I’d see a little crab and shrimp over some leafy greens with a splash of vinaigrette. I had no idea someone would go into the kitchen and out the back door to the canals beyond, scoop up whatever was unfortunate enough to swim into the net, and serve al fresco with a splash of olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper. We sat there, staring at the seafood salad I ordered. This is the story about My Octopus Dinner on the Venice Canals at Don Fernando’s in Treviso, Italy.

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