Around Italy: Veneto, From Venice and the Dolomites Veneto stretches from the Adriatic Sea to the Dolomites and contains some of the most famous landscapes and cities in Italy. Venice dominates the international imagination, but the region also includes Verona, Padova, Vicenza, Treviso, the Prosecco hills, Valpolicella, Lake Garda, Asiago, Bassano del Grappa, and a deep agricultural and culinary culture. Venezia Venice is one of the world’s most extraordinary cities. Built ac

2. Osteria dell’Orso Located in the heart of Bolzano, Osteria dell’Orso is a cozy spot that emphasizes traditional Tyrolean cuisine. A standout dish is the "Speck platter," featuring local cured ham served with homemade bread and locally sourced cheeses. The restaurant’s rustic decor enhances the experience, making it a wonderful place to relax after a day of exploring Bolzano’s historic streets. Guests frequently leave satisfied, noting the generous portions and authentic fl

A Chef Formed at the Meeting Point of Cultures Chef Ivan Beacco was raised in Trieste, a northern Adriatic city whose cuisine reflects Italian, Central European, Slavic, and maritime influences. The original Zafferano & Co. profile described a cook exposed early to a combination of classic Italian and Mitteleuropean traditions. At fourteen, Beacco chose professional cooking school in a city away from home. His education then continued through seasonal work on the Adriatic Riv