Thanks all for your kind welcome to Brandie - now I feel welcome too! Following along with restaurant recommendations. Didn't know about ban against wood fires (although for the sake of our lungs and the general air quality I am glad!). Thanks for the warning about shipped in pizza - we'll be watching for whether our pizza is made on the spot or not.
Enjoying reading the tips, common practices, and reviews. Appreciate your sharing your thoughts - Nancy D (Venice in early August)