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A "ombra" in the "bàcero" has in the lagoon city of tradition

A small glass of chilled wine in a typical tavern enjoyed being part of the day in Venice to do so. Unusual dishes make the ‘Bàceri "a Must

On a good day is one of traditional Venetians a cozy "giro de ombra" against 11 of the clock in the morning and starts his own District. For the first "ombra", which means in the lagoon city a chilled glass of wine, compounded over the course of the day, some of them. Nevertheless, one sees the Venetians betunken rare. They are modest and are looking at the "ombra" especially the interview.

Chilled wine from the shadow of the Campanile

The term "ombra" means shade, and as the migratory wine seller in the Piazza San Marco are the shadow of the Campanile followed their wares to keep cool, should be the name for a glass of wine established by custom. Another origin for the refreshing sip is more based on reality. In Italian is "un ombra di" for a small quantity of anything. A Ombra describes so well that it really is a small sip, just 100 Mililiter. 50 000 ombre in Venice should be drunk per day. Much to the well-being.

To "ombra" heard of "bàcero," a city for the typical type of wine tavern, which is in the 19th Century has established. The term ‘Bacaro’ reminiscent of Bacchus, the god of wine, but also to the term "far Bacara," which means, like a banquet to celebrate.

Easy setup and good wine " ‘bàcero"

Characteristic for this type of restaurant was and still is the fact that there simply is set up, usually only blankgescheuerten with wooden tables and a long counter, where the wine is credited. A glass of Merlot, or Pinot Verduzzo for 60 cents. Previously, it was quite normal that you are his bread and cheese for dinner from the market and brought in bácero just ordered the wine, such as today in the Bavarian beer gardens is customary gourmet olives. In any case, met the neighbors from the neighborhood. The dock workers was fine as well habitue attorney, the cleaners like the fine ladies from the grand palaces. "The Venetian in character-based National cheerfulness, it allowed all the layers to get a glass of wine together," wrote the poet Carlo Goldoni on the popular wine bars.

From "bácero" to the top restaurant

Some of the "bàceri" have become too fine restaurants with high prices developed, such as the "Corte Sconta," one of today’s most popular restaurants in Venice, where you weeks in advance to reserve a table must strive. It is now decorated with white damask, but the men from the neighborhood that are her "ombra" drink, still have their corner, where she also a game of cards to play gourmet cookies. Others of the old pubs are almost as still as to their beginnings in the early 19th Century: a few tables and chairs, for example, but always full of guests, the wine here, and small appetizers, cichetti called consume.

Unusual delicacies from the kitchen, this includes

The quality of small snacks, Spanish tapas to remember is the quality of the premises measured. Steamed artichokes, pickled octopus, stuffed olives, and especially the Venetian specialty sarde in saor, sardines with pickled onions, raisins and pine nuts, should not be missed. The Antico Dolo-a well-known "bàcero" near the Rialto Bridge, served ever since in Itlien popular tripe in various sauces.

Recipes from the 15 Century at Vini da Gigio

Vini da Gigio, including a traditional wine bar in the neighborhood Canareggio, continues in his kitchen on tradition. Recipes from a cookbook of the 15th Century, slightly on the table. These include, for example, "Selvadego vale en" - floor-or teals, or scalloped pigeon soup. Also in this restaurant, however, remains the simple wooden tables for those who only drink a quick glass to fit the thirst to breastfeed.

It is said that the innumerable pigeons caused the typical noise in Venice, the "bàceri" on the other hand, characterize the distinctive taste of the Serenissima.

The best shopping addresses for the Mediterranean lifestyle

The finest olive oil, the spicy salami, or the delicate buffalo mozzarella, there are of course in Italy - or in some Italian delicatessen shops in the city Gourmet Food Store.

Who is the longing for home Bella Italia grabs, could in theory at any time in the next supermarket and take a packet of pasta and Parmesan to buy an edge. Indeed, the really authentic dishes fairly rare phenomenon. In Frankfurt, however, some small shops on the real Italian lifestyle specialist and present their customers with a wide range.

C.A.Sa. ViP - Italia alla mamma in Northrend

Admittedly, the showcase of a small delicatessen shop with unusual names are a bit chaotic gourmet coffee beans. But what bothers the chaos when the seductive scents in the nose to rise? Then waits for the homemade, fresh pasta in to delicious Sugo hungry frenzy with a lively lunch need. The physical well-being lies Clara Santeusanio always at heart, even though they are perfectly happy, if their customers to bring a little more leisurely. Since it is typical Italian. Time for a chat is essential. And also a little time to do precisely around. Because the store itself is tiptop and a true treasure chest! A colorful assortment of practical, or at least fancy kitchen utensils stands beside wonderful pastries variations, wines and deli items in the shelves. The hit, however, the fresh specialties - whether pasta, antipasti, salads, fish or meat, everything here is lovingly by hand and cooked fresh daily and can be either locally or only be eaten at home. Signora Santeusanio is incidentally not Geheimniskrämerin generously gives her insider tips so that their customers at the stove to make a brilliant figure.

Alla Buona Vita - the good life in the city

The good life is in the Frankfurter retail market with great delight in every state practices. With much love and very "alla mamma" are Italian delicacies, but at the booth of Alla Buona Vita presents. Hand-and homemade pasta in all colors and variations, filled or unfilled, are the specialty of family Masi. There’s fresh pesto stirred - and rosso genovese. A combination with the well already so few willing to tie single-men the woman of their dreams could beguile gourmet chocolates. Who does not like fish so talented amateur cook? Signora Nella smiles and just sold a piece of cheese, several bottles of vinegar and oil and delicious homemade sausage. Alla Buona Vita, In the retail market, rabbits 5-7, 60311 Frankfurt.

Me.Ta. Import Export - Giant selection in Ostend

"Far bella figura" - a good impression to leave behind is the first goal of Virgilio Tauron that he and his supermarket Mercato Tauron (short Me.Ta.) for over 15 years to realize great white. At 2,000 square meters, good area to meet distributors and end users to shop all’italiana. Far more than 4,000 products from original Italian antipasti to zabaglione, from Aqua Minerale Vinsanto to await hungry and thirsty customers. There must be after your heart’s content at their leisure. But who brought help, she gets happy. And that can not be ruled out at more than 700 wines, or about the question of how best coffee with the home espresso machine corresponds.

Il Gusto - so it tastes in Sachsenhausen

Here everything revolves around the good taste, and that obviously comes from Italy, no surprise here. However, because the taste of customers is not static, any endeavor, always new, unusual flavors of Bella Italia at the Main to create. Fresh pasta, antipasto, some sausage and cheese are the hits of the refrigerated display. But almost more interesting is the range with its dry wines, grappa, vinegars, oils, sauces, Pestos and of course the delicious Dolci. Also hand-made chocolates, jams and honey from the country where the lemons grow, are on the shelves. For the right ambience to make the home beautiful home accessories. Every first Saturday of each month is worth the visit especially because it is a family atmosphere in a recent wine tasting.