Foodie in Venice

Venice is a food lover's paradise.  Some of the best pastries, coffee and gelato come from Italy.  

Italian cooking prides itself on using local ingredients such as the ones found in the Rialto Market.

Ingredients are showcased in specialty entrees such as this house-made linguine with artichokes and mint.

You can choose to buy pastries and coffee to-go, standing at the bar or in the cafe.  If you sit, your order is served on the silver platter like this one.

Some of the best desserts are created with fresh ingredients like this mint sorbet floating in a pool of dark chocolate topped with a crisp and flaky cookie.

Even the fruit is showcased in desserts such as this lime, raspberry, strawberry and vanilla gelato topped with fresh kiwi, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, grapes, blood orange and pears.

You can never have too many pastries called fornarina, layered with chocolate and almond paste.

Using local ingredients in cooking can truly be in inspiration.