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Venetians
have depended on the Rialto markets
since 1097 for their daily supplies
of fish, vegetables, fruit, and
other foodstuffs. The
market runs from 8am till noon.
The markets are open in the mornings
from Monday to Saturday; the fish
market is closed on Mondays. There
are several good butchers and
food stores around the market
area, selling gourmet foodstuffs,
oils, wine, pasta and regional
specialties. The markets are located
alongside the Grand Canal, to
the northwest of the Rialto Bridge
in the district of San Polo (the
opposite side to San Marco).
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Sepia and shown with black ink. This is one of the more
popular dishes found throughout Venice. Try it in pasta
and risottos. |
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One
of the specialties of Venice is the Sepia with black
ink... shown here with polenta. Photo taken at Osteria
Antico Dolo. |
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Spider
Crabs known as Granseole are found in the marshes
around the lagoon.
Granseole
are a delicacy whenever you eat them. But in spring
and autumn young male crabs shed their shells in order
to grow larger ones. The soft shell crab version is
called Moleche and is a cooking delicacy.
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Capasente
with coral -- Fresh Scallops |
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Scallops
in shell with roe. |
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The
Rialto Market is not just a fish market but has a wide
selection of fruits and vegetables. |
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Branzino
from the Rialto fish market -- cleaned and ready to
be cooked.
The cost of buying fish and preparing it yourself
is a fraction of what it will cost in a restaurant.
Be prepared to pay 4-8 euros/ 100 grams in a restaurant.
The price at the fish market runs from 7-15 euros/kilo.
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Shown
here are the branzino served with sautéed eggplant,
seasonal tomatoes with basil and excellent olive bread. |
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Science Behind Food and
Cooking in the Kitchen
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