In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy visited the renovated Cima Rosa B&B, located in a 15th-century palazzo. Venetian Daniele Vallot and his American expat wife Brittany Hymore have restored a 15th-century palazzo as both a family home and a B&B on the Grand Canal. The light-filled dining room of Cima Rosa …
From the TV Show: Beadstringing Lesson in Venice
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy enjoyed a uniquely Venetian experience stringing beads! As an impiraressa (bead stringer), Marisa Convento takes the glass beads made by the perlera (bead maker) and turns them into jewelry, embroidery and ornaments. To learn her craft, take the three-hour Beadstringer for a Day class (72€ …
From the TV Show: How to Make a Spritz in Venice
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns how to make a Spritz, Venice’s world-famous cocktail. The Spritz is one of Venice’s most famous drinks, and perfect for a hot summer day. Here’s how you make one: Start with ice in a tall glass. Add two parts Aperol, the sweetest of the …
From the TV Show: Rialto Market in Venice
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy explores the famous Rialto market! The historic Rialto Market, located at the foot of the iconic Rialto Bridge, has been supplying Venice with fresh produce, seafood, and spices since the 11th century and is still as vibrant as ever. Locals come daily to the Erberia …
From The TV Show: Venice Ecology Tour
Venice isn’t sinking without a fight. In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, host Kathy McCabe learned what scientists are doing to save Venice from rising sea levels. Scientist Luca Zaggia took us on a tour of Venice to explore its unique ecology and how the city – built on water – is …