Food of Venice, The: Authentic Recipes from the City of Romance [Hardcover]

Luigi Veronelli (Author), Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001

Venice is famous for its waterways, its gondolas, and its romance-but it's also famous for its extraordinary dishes, perhaps some of the most savory in all of Italy. Now, with simple recipes and gorgeous four-color photographs, cooks of all levels can recreate the Venetian palate, with mouth-watering meals and delectable deserts, including marinated tuna with balsamic vinegar in caper sauce, fennel with artichoke, squid risotto, and baked ice cream. Home cooks will also discover:

•A history of food in Venice, springing from a rich tapestry of tradition and tolerance

•An appreciation of the unique relationship between art and food in Venice throughout the centuries

•Venice's cafes and wine bars, and how they evolved from dens of iniquity to Venetian institutions

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A look at the recipes revealed several creative wonders.” -- ForeWord

“This collection of recipes from Italy’s most romantic city captures the essence of Venice and its watery locale.” -- The National Culinary Review

About the Author

Luigi Veronelli worked in numerous hotel kitchens throughout Italy. He has appeared on Italian television, and written many books on the subjects of food and wine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9625935045
• ISBN-13: 978-9625935041
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,561,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Food of Venice, The: Authentic Recipes from the City of Romance, January 26, 2010

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Excellent service, prompt delivery, excellent condition
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4.0 out of 5 stars cookbook works as a good guide for venice restaurants, October 16, 2001

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Robert Rainey (Culver City, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Food of Venice, The: Authentic Recipes from the City of Romance (Hardcover)

I purchased the book knowing that It would be mostly used
as a sort of restaurant guide. The recipes are shown with photos.
It gave me an idea of the type of food the restaurant specializes
in and wheather one might enjoy eating there.My next trip to venice is during christmas 2001,I plan to go to at least two or three of the restaurants in the book that I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.That alone is worth the price especially if one or more restaurants is a true"find".