#offthebeatenpath

Pat del Colmel, a Story of Love for the Land

Stefania Gioia

Mar 22, 2019
3 min

Pat del Colmel, a Story of Love for the Land

A family-run winery in the verdant heart of Prosecco rediscovered some ancient, indigenous vines totally disregarded by the profitable monoculture farming. A story of pure passion and love for the land. The whole humanity is made of migrants who relentlessly look for better living conditions. Some of them haven’t found a place to belong, some others happily have. Their families settled in a land to call home, there they flourished and learned a job to pass down through genera

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Stefania Gioia

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

Nicolao Atelier's Magic Backstage

As Carnevale starts its celebrations, a special mention goes to Stefano Nicolao, whose atelier for years has designed some of the most stunning costumes, including the one worn every year by "the flying angel" at the grand opening in Piazza San Marco. Although Carnevale 2019 celebration in Venice starts on February 16, the official opening is scheduled on Sunday, February 24. That’s when, according to a tradition that traces back to the mid 16th century, a young woman in a sp

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Stefania Gioia

Dec 15, 2018
2 min

Isla Fontaine's New Opening in Venice

Inspired by the colors of an exotic island and influenced by Art Deco and Contemporary Art, Isla Fontaine opens in Venice thanks to the vision of Eleonora Mayerle, a Venetian resident that believes in the precious value of the Made in Italy. If most Venetian residents are gradually leaving the city in order to find cheaper accommodations, different job opportunities and an easier style of life, there’s still who takes a chance on it, choosing Venice as the ideal place to live

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Stefania Gioia

Nov 18, 2018
3 min

Venissa: the Experience

Michelin starred restaurant Venissa, on Mazzorbo island, promotes a slow travel experience, encouraging visitors to spend more time exploring the lagoon, enjoying typical products, meeting its few inhabitants. All surrounded by striking views. Our friends and whoever took one of our Venice tours, know the small islands in the Northern lagoon have a special place in Have a Glass in Venice’s heart. We couldn’t be happier to lead our guests towards these magic spots, unknown to

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Tenuta L'Armonia: is it Time for a Wine Revolution?

Stefania Gioia

Sep 17, 2018
2 min

Tenuta L'Armonia: is it Time for a Wine Revolution?

On Vicenza hills, a group of young wine producers gave birth to a movement that upgrades the land and preserves the rural heritage. For some of them, Tenuta L'Armonia is an incubator and a source of inspiration. We are interested in small wine producers, we tirelessly look for high-quality wines, we are fascinated by winemakers’ stories, especially when they involve hard achievements, strong passion for the land, full respect for the surrounding nature. No wonder why we ended

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Rialto Market, Icon of Venice, about to Close

Stefania Gioia

Aug 29, 2018
3 min

Rialto Market, Icon of Venice, about to Close

Depopulation, "hit and run" tourism and sky-high bills are killing Rialto market. Today less than ten stalls are struggling to survive, not supported by institutions. Established almost a thousand of years ago, Rialto market is one of the most ancient in Italy, as well as the settlement of the very first commercial exchanges in Venice. Named Rivoaltum because of its deep seabed, at that time the area was the ideal docking point for large ships loaded with any kind of goods. V

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Venice in Pills: How to Enjoy and Respect it.

Stefania Gioia

Aug 19, 2018
2 min

Venice in Pills: How to Enjoy and Respect it.

As we are going through the hottest season, Venice is overcrowded by flocks of “hit and run” tourists that are not well informed about the city and behave as they were wandering in a personal theme park, where every misdemeanor is allowed. We personally suggest to visit our beloved jewel in less busy periods, when you won’t risk meeting people who try to ride bicycles up and down the millennial bridges or, even worse, swim in the Grand Canal. If you can’t help but explore the

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Stefania Gioia

Aug 13, 2018
2 min

Vino Vero, for Natural Wine Lovers

With a huge selection from all over the world, Vino Vero specializes in natural wines, to be paired with an exquisite assortment of gourmet cichetti. Nowadays, more and more winemakers are dedicated to produce natural wine, obtained with minimal chemical and technological intervention in both the vines and the cellar. The number of these passionate producers is growing along with a crowd of natural wine lovers, whose knowledge guides them to specialized wine shops and bars. V

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Stefania Gioia

Aug 4, 2018
1 min

Materialmente Magic Workshop

A couple of artists works with different materials to create luminous sculptures, abstract shapes and simple, elegant jewels in Venice. Sperm whales and other golden fishes, floating houses, starry skies and mysterious creatures on tree swings: these are a few objects you can find at Materialmente, a wondrous workshop located in the beating heart of Venice. Founded by Maddalena Venier and Alessandro Salvadori, who luckily met and exchanged their knowledge with no jealousy wha

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Time Social Bar: the Art of Mixology in Venice

Stefania Gioia

Jul 26, 2018
2 min

Time Social Bar: the Art of Mixology in Venice

A young entrepreneur brings to Cannaregio his creative cocktails, a strong passion and a close attention to the clients. Dotted with a great number of bacari where to enjoy the mythical ombra di vino, Venice turns out to be lacking in cocktail bars, that mostly belong to luxury hotels and terraces with expensive drink menus. The majority of these bacari also closes quite early, leaving high and dry the poor night owls, who can’t help but fall back on a last home-made drink or

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Caprini: Pasta Classes and Culinary Traditions

Stefania Gioia

Jul 18, 2018
2 min

Caprini: Pasta Classes and Culinary Traditions

In the heart of Valpolicella a 100 year-old trattoria preserves the culinary traditions and arranges amazing home-made pasta classes. It was 1907 when Silvio and his wife Lisa opened Caprini tavern and pistoria in Torbe, a village of 400 inhabitants located right between Valpolicella vineyards and Lessini mountains. Like more than 100 years ago, today the place stands in front of the church, overlooking a beautiful landscape. Back then, it was furnished just with an oven made

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Fortuny: its Secret and the Quality of Light

Stefania Gioia

Jun 22, 2018
3 min

Fortuny: its Secret and the Quality of Light

Thursday, first day of summer. Venice’s main areas of interest are overcrowded; public water buses and taxis obstruct the Canal Grande, while gondolas throng the minor waterways; restaurants and fast food chains around Piazza San Marco are literally assaulted, while the usual, never-ending line stands at the Basilica’s entrance. A Venice connoisseur wouldn’t wait a minute to escape this magnificent hell on earth, taking refuge into the minor islands or in the quiet Giudecca,

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Tenuta Chiccheri: Hidden Treasure in Valpolicella

Stefania Gioia

Jun 15, 2018
2 min

Tenuta Chiccheri: Hidden Treasure in Valpolicella

Nestled among the verdant hills of unspoilt Val d’Illasi, a wild portion of Valpolicella region, Tenuta Chiccheri is an exclusive estate that might be difficult to reach and, because of this, is even more charming. Giancarlo Ruffo, a successful entrepreneur from Verona who’s always been deeply attached to the countryside, in the early 80’s bought the farmhouse and turned it into a family retreat, whose 16 hectares surrounding land was covered in woods, fruit trees and olive g

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Carmelina: the Queen of Venetian Biscuits

Stefania Gioia

Jun 6, 2018
2 min

Carmelina: the Queen of Venetian Biscuits

“Flour, egg yolks, butter, milk, vanilla, rum, lemon zest: there are no secrets about the bussolai recipe, as long as ingredients are genuine” Carmelina Palmisano doesn’t have much time, as she’s greeting at the lab a group of students that came to Burano specifically to visit her historical pastry shop. She’s actually been very busy all life long, losing her mother when she was still a child and starting to work in the family’s workshop at the early age of 8. Shortbread cook

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Stefania Gioia

May 25, 2018
4 min

A Lagoon to Fall in Love

Back from our last adventure in the Venetian lagoon, where we were blessed by a warm sunny day, we felt so excited, fulfilled and grateful that we decided to turn the entire experience directly into a tour. A special suggestion for our friends who would like to spend a different Sunday and a recommendation for the adventurous visitors willing to explore the lagoon’s off the beaten paths. This is the chronicle of about 8 hours of pure joy: 10:00 am - Destination → Mazzorbo. Ha

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Perlamadre: Where the First Bead is Born

Stefania Gioia

May 3, 2018
2 min

Perlamadre: Where the First Bead is Born

A talented restorer, Simona Iacovazzi is always been one of those privileged human beings whose job is definitely about art and beauty. Extremely passionate and meticulous, these people usually spend most of their workday on a scaffolding or in a lab, cleaning, remedying cracks and trying to bring back to light colorful artworks that time forgot. In 2008, from her vibrant Apulia, Simona had come to Venice in order to work on one of these restoration projects, that sometimes s

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Get your Fresh Veggies Delivered by Boat from Sant'Erasmo!

Stefania Gioia

Apr 19, 2018
2 min

Get your Fresh Veggies Delivered by Boat from Sant'Erasmo!

Crazily enough, all of a sudden it’s summer and after ice, rain and hailstorms, we look just like butterflies attempting to get out of their cocoons: wrinkled, clumsy and a little shy. In order to stretch out the wings, what’s better than a first float on the marvellous lagoon garden of Sant’Erasmo island? Lying north of the Lido and north east of Venice, this large piece of land for centuries has been supplying Venetians with any kind of fruits and vegetables. On the island,

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Stefania Gioia

Apr 12, 2018
2 min

Saverio Pastor and a Heritage to Save

It was 1975, the year when Vietnam war finally came to an end and Bill Gates founded Microsoft. Saverio Pastor, who nowadays is one of the last oar makers - remèri in Venetian dialect, at that time was just a high-school teenager looking for an occupation during summer time. Born and raised in Venice, he was deeply fascinated by Venetian language and used to buzz around the workshop of master Bepi Carli, who descended from an important shipwright family and spoke a rich, arch

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Osteria All'Arco and its Unforgettable Cichetti!

Stefania Gioia

Apr 6, 2018
2 min

Osteria All'Arco and its Unforgettable Cichetti!

"When I'm asked to be interviewed by journalists and food bloggers, I smile to myself and wonder what I could say about the most obvious, natural thing in the world: eating quality food prepared with love and mindfulness". Matteo doesn't have any doubt, just like his grandfather when, coming from Apulia, started in Venice one of the first retail shops for wine and oil. At that time, the modern concept of wine-bar was still unknown by the family, that opened Osteria All'Arco o

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Stefania Gioia

Mar 29, 2018
2 min

Have a Tea in Venice!

Imagine a secluded spot out of the hustle and bustle of the city, a gracious garden surrounded by climbing wisteria and small orange trees and a cozy room where to enjoy a cup of tea in the chilly winter days. After a long walk through the narrow, crowded alleys of Venice, a place like this might sound like a mirage… Still, it really exists! Located in Calle Lunga de San Barnaba, Fujiyama tea room is immersed in a neighborhood that was able to preserve its genuine character a

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