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Polpo

Venice. The city that is the epitome of romance, the destination of many honeymoons and home of the black gondolas. The city where cycling is forbidden and feeding pigeons can be really expensive.

Venice. The city where Marco Polo was born. And Giacomo Casanova. And Terence Hill. The city might be too narrow for some people, as the narrowest alley is only 53 cm wide.

Venice. The city where 400 bridges span 177 canals and connect all 118 islands. The city where 2 espressos and 2 glasses of water can cost 43 Euro.

Venice. The city attracts more tourists than Italy's capital Rome. The city, so rich in historical buildings and art treasures – world-famous for its traditional carnival and the annual Biennale.

Venice. Loved, hated, and yet so beautiful. St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Church, Doge's Palace, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, lagoon islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

Venice. The city you just have to see. And a city you have to taste.

Polpo in that case is “a culinary journey to the backstreets of Venice, and a dazzling tribute to Italy’s greatest hidden cuisine”.

At Home, as long as we have eyes to be amazed. | One hundred and forty deliciously simple recipes from Russel Norman’s restaurant Polpo. | All words and photos by The Sturgheons.