There's a New Mayor in Town & What You Don't Know About Venice

VENICE:  In this episode, we imagine what food guide, blogger & podcaster, Monica Cesarato would do for Venice if she was the mayor. We also discuss the famous banner on the canal and her year-long journey with "Venice Talks."Subscribe to her podcast for free here to meet more Venetians.   For her blog, booking & podcast go to her website: www.monicacesarato.comGrab Monica's book in English or in ItalianMonica’s Food & Wine ToursInside this episode:Monica's format and journey as a podcaster for "Venice Talks"The Word Association gameHow Venice feels about the mafiaWhat Mayoress Cesarato would do for Venice Monica Cesarato is a Travel & Food blogger, podcaster for Venice Talks and a food guide from Venice.  She wrote a book about Cicchetti called "Andar Per Bacari" and she has appeared in numerous TV shows talking about Venice and food.Her mission is to educate, empower, and encourage exploration. She writes pieces that examine cultural issues, craftsmen, artisans and so much more in Venice.  She has worked with Alex Polizzi on her amazing Italy series, and Eugene Levy for Apple TV on the program The Reluctant Traveler. What others are saying:"..With her mesmerizing storytelling skills, Monica’s tours are a whirlwind of cultural, social and epicurean information punctuated by generous glugs of wine and excellent plates of Ciccheti (Venetian tapas)…"     -- The Lonely Planet"…It’s a way to taste real traditional Venetian food,” says Cesarato. “It’s hard to get [authentic cicchetti] at a good restaurant in Venice because many were born to satisfy tourists and don’t serve real Venetian recipes…."   -- Monica on Ciccheti inThe Boston Globe"We visited different Cicchetti places and we finished the tour in a superb wine bar with an amazing local cuisine, everything was excellent, we've tasted many wines and I discovered the Amarone wine and many local wines.....I am speechless....it was awesome, the owner of the restaurant bar was so friendly and we felt like real Venetian!!!"  -- Review from TripAdvisor.comWebsite:  https://www.thequestexpress.comFeedback Survey:  https://forms.gle/6yMieXo2iGEE1Qmr9Say Hi:   [email protected] Credits:  INTRO:  Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel