Ciao tutti!
Once again, I have to begin with a huge "Grazie mille". The response to this series has been overwhelming, the blog has record page views this week. I love reading all of your comments, so please keep them coming.
And I love the advent calendar I chose for today. I only wish they had included a little footstool or ladder so this cutie pie could reach the very top pockets! Being short myself, I can empathize with her.
Are we ready to crack open door #7? I know I am!
Today we're visiting a spot very dear to my heart, close to where we used to live over in the Santa Croce district. But we're stopping just 1 bridge short of Santa Croce, ending in Campo Santa Margherita instead. If you are a regular reader of my blog you are well aware of my attachment to this campo. If not, then you will be shortly!
Campo Santa Margherita, the heartbeat of the Dorsoduro district, is home of one of our favorite places, Imagina Cafe. I know, I have been featuring artisans of Venice on my advent calendar posts so far, and you are probably scratching your heads wondering why I'm mentioning a cafe today instead. I promised I'd focus on people in this Advent Calendar instead of things, and I can't think of any better place to introduce you to some of our favorite people.
Remember that TV show Cheers? The place where everybody knows your name? Well, in Venice, Imagina Cafe is that place. You come in the front door and there is always a happy "Ciao" for you, and a smile. It's your home away from home, your second family. And trust me, when you are a foreigner trying to make a life in a country far, far from home, you need that. These people have been our second family since the day we arrived in Venice, 9 years ago.
Here's Dominico and Ramona
If you want to get an up close and personal experience with the locals, this is the place to be. If you need a spot to duck away from a busy day full of Venice sightseeing, this is the place. If you want one of THE best spots to people watch, grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables. If you want a drink and one of the BEST tramezzini (Venetian sandwich) in town, this is the spot.
Their walls also host the work of local artists, so you're getting a little dose of culture as a bonus. (And you never know if there will be one of those local artists sitting at the next table- some famous, some not so much).
Oops...almost forgot....Imagina Cafe is home to some of the most decadent hot chocolate with Whipped cream. Must have.
And just say Karen sent you.
Imagina Cafe, Rio Tera Canal, Dorsoduro 3126
http://www.imaginacafe.it/
The link to my Countdown to Christmas 2014 Day 7 blog, just click here
4 comments:
Love it Can attest to the wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic place. Keep the stories coming Karen. Xx
Thanks, Polly. You know I had to include Imagina this month! I remember being with you and Colin there !! Happy Holidays to you both. Baci
Thanks for the recommendation Karen. I will put it on my list of places to eat for my next trip :-)
I wanted to let you know that I've enjoyed reading these andI'm pinning them to my Venice board for that one day trip!
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