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.
Italy has so many beautiful, historic and delicious cities to visit. There are many awesome experiences from the hip to the toe and the Sicilian rock it kicks to the south. Ten Amazing Experiences in Italy are just some of my favorite travel experiences. These 10 tips will help get the most out of each one.