Weekend Travel Special 2022 |
Just when you thought that Venice was turning into some flamboyant Gothic version of Disneyland and the gulf between tourist Venice and the increasingly endangered population of real Venetians was at its widest, comes a fresh breath of tradition — a renaissance of the old osteria and trattoria. These are family-run eateries serving simple local food at reasonable prices with daily menus reflecting what is available in local markets.
With no tourists for the last two years, small eateries have emerged in the lanes of the not-so-fashionable districts of Venice and on some of its lesser-known islands. Even some luxury hotels, like the Aman, famous for hosting the Clooney wedding, are following suit.
