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A brief review of our classic gourmet seasonal events.
They are all " specialtys" of Trevisan tradition, and thus also in our restaurant.
In our menù you will find proposals relating to the "fresh of the day" and " festivity foods".

In the "Good Seasons"
"Risi e bisi”: rice and fresh peas “soup”
Risotto "spring" vegetables.
Noodles with “Asparagine”. Wild asparagus
Baked crèpes with vegetables.
Eggplant pie.
Tenderloin steak-tartare.

Autumn
Noodles with Mushrooms "Ciòdeti”.
“Porcini“ mushroom soup.
Pumpkin “gnocchi”.
Baked local goose accompanied by white celery.
Baked “Guinea chicken” in spicy sauce "Pèarada”.

Winter
Soup of red Treviso’s salad.
Noodles with red Treviso’s salad and bacon.
Baked crèpes with red Treviso’s salad.
Stockfish with polenta.
“Black Cuttlefish” Venetian.
Roast veal knuckle.
The basket of "mix boiled beefs".
Red Treviso’s salad grilled and fried.

Tiramisù and “Venetians Zàeti cookies” with mascarpone cream, all year round.
The cellar offers selections and excellence both local and national.

Title; Alternative city-break destinations
By John Brunton, Hettie Judah, Annie Bennett, Lucy Wadham and Stephan Delbos
Published: September 4 2010 00:22 | Last updated: September 4 2010 00:22

Forget Venice ... Try Treviso
Treviso is just a 20-minute train ride from the centre of Venice but it feels like a different world, writes John Brunton. Not so much in appearance – pretty balconied houses look out over canals, medieval church towers protrude above terracotta-tiled roofs, and café tables spill out over cobbled piazzas – as in the absence of tourist hordes. There are excellent restaurants without a rip-off menu turistico in sight and whereas in Venice you can feel at best tolerated by locals, here there’s a warm welcome; expect your drink to be set down with a smile and a plate of free nibbles. There is one major museum, the Casa dei Carraresi, and its next exhibition (opening on November 13) examines the relationship between artists and their models, from Canova, who came from nearby Possagno, to Van Gogh, Picasso and Warhol.

Where to stay:
Treviso is known for its small, comfy hotels rather than five-star luxury, but a chic newcomer is Maison Matilda (Via Riccati 44, doubles from €240), a designer B&B in an elegant mansion. The centrally-located Albergo Il Focolare (Piazza Ancilotto 4, €100) can’t be beaten for value for money. For the fashion crowd there is the Relais Monaco (Via Postumia 63, Ponzano Veneto, €250, owned by Benetto, which has its headquarters in Treviso. A sumptuous villa less than four miles out of town, it has a pool and nearby golf course.

What to do:
As well as the museum, there’s a 12th-century cathedral but coming here is more about soaking up the Italian spirit than rushing around the sights. Treviso is one of Italy’s fashion capitals and it is easy to spend a day in the luxury boutiques that line Via Calmaggiore. Afterwards, enjoy a quiet walk along the shady Buranelli canal or past the grand villas and medieval city wall. A wander among the noisy fishmongers of the pescheria and adjoining fruit and vegetable market is a must for foodies, as is a glass of wine and a plate of porchetta (roast suckling pig) at nearby Osteria Muscoli (Via Pescheria 23).

Where to eat:
Hip locals like to be seen at Toula Da Alfredo (Via Collalto 26, tel: +39 0422 540275) but to get a real feel for Treviso reserve a table in a traditional trattoria. Le Beccherie (Piazza Ancilotto 11, www.anticoristorantebeccherie.it tel: +39 0422 540871) is a gastronomic institution and serves a delicious faraona alla peverada, guinea fowl with a sweet pomegranate sauce.
Toni del Spin (Via Inferiore 7, tel: +39 0422 543829) is a wonderful wood-panelled trattoria, always full, and the best place to try sarde in saor, sardines cooked with raisins, pine nuts and onions.

Where to drink:
The evening kicks off early in this party-loving town with an aperitivo – try the local favourite, spritz al bitter (white wine, Campari and a splash of soda). The funkiest spot is either Sottoportico (Via Buranelli 29), where crowds spill on to the canal, or the stylish Mamamia (Borgo Mazzini 50). Treviso is surrounded by vineyards and wine lovers shouldn’t miss Dai Nanetti (Vicolo Broli 2), a rustic osteria with an exceptional choice of vintages.

Details:
Treviso Tourism Office: tel: +39 0422 547632; www.provincia.treviso.it. Treviso airport is three miles from the centre.

John Brunton
info: Fiancial Times www.ft.com