Creating Mealtime Magic in Venice

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One of the joys of travel is eating well. And one of the challenges of leading a good tour is to connect our travelers with great local cuisine served with passion and pride by local chefs in small, characteristic, family-run restaurants. We did just that with our group on our first evening in Venice. I’ve long enjoyed Trattoria da Bepi and its chef/owner, Loris (who plays a sizable role in my autobiographical “Postcards from Europe” book). I phoned Loris, asked him if he could seat a group, and welcomed him to assemble a “maximum-experience Venetian gastronomic extravaganza.” I explained we wanted to eat seasonal, local, and family-style, and that I’d trust him with the “tasting festival.” As you can see in this clip (edited by Trish Feaster, http://thetravelphile.com), we had an unforgettable dinner. And, as our guides share our collective triumphs, I’m sure Loris will be seeing more of our groups. Thanks for following along here on YouTube as I guide our Best of Europe in 21 Days Tour (http://www.ricksteves.com/europe-tour). You can find all of my dispatches from the road at http://www.ricksteves.com/blog.

Published 2016-09-28 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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