This is the Untold Italy travel podcast and you're listening to episode number 185.

Ciao at all and benvenuti to Untold Italy, the travel podcast where you go to the towns and villages,

mountains and lakes, hills and coastlines of

Bella Italia. Each week your host, Katie Clark, takes you on a journey in search of magical

landscapes, history, culture, wine, gelato, and of course, a whole lot of pasta. If you're

dreaming of Italy and planning future adventures there, you've come to the right

place.

Ciao friends.

Welcome back to Untold Italy, our podcast that aims to help you build your dream trip

with inspiration and insight into travelling the country of Italy from its mountainous top to the toe of its boot.

On this episode, you're in for a real treat as we have my friend Monica Cesarato, who I have just named the Chiquetti Queen,

here to tell you all about the famous small bites and food scene in Venice.

Monica and I spent a day together earlier this year and I don't think I've laughed so much in my

life. We explored Venice together and dipped in and out of classic

sites and bars, just enjoying the magic that is this incredible unique city built on water.

You will not find a stronger or more passionate advocate for Venice and preserving its unique

history and culture. So it's Monica who I turn to if I ever need reminding, not that I do,

just how special Venice is. Or should I say, I point people in her direction who maybe think

Venice is just a tourist trap these days. Spend a day with Monica and you'll put that thought

to rest immediately. So let's welcome Monica, Venetian food expert, podcaster, tour host, author

and general tour de force onto the show. Ben Tornata, Monica, welcome back to the Untold Italy

podcast. Thank you so much. So nice to be back. So nice to see you after a while, after the days we spent

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