Frutti di Mare Veneziana

Tip of the day: Experience Venetian seafood - it's a whole new world.
Antipasti - frutti di mare - prawns, octopus, squid, snails, crab, popcorn shrimp over polenta. We ate at a restaurant with Venetian friends who introduced this plate as Venetian Sushi - I love sushi. However, a plate this size was served to everyone at the table. Ummm, what, a second, third and fourth course?
Delicious steamed clams - reminded me of growing up in Pennsylvania. We ate steamers regularly at our family favorite restaurant Trinkles in Cetronia, and on a restaurant on Lake Wallenpaupack at summer reunions.
Lobster - or LobStah! Hello there.

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