Originally Posted by
Dovster
I. The Venice Meet dinner was considerably more costly. Moreover, not being one to enjoy creepy-crawly things from the sea, there was very little on the table that I would eat. In fact, one bowl which was put out contained some black things (I have absolutely no idea of what they were) that looked so disgusting that I couldn't even sit at the table while they were being served. I wound up paying a good sized bill and leaving the table very hungry.
I decided that would not happen at any future Meet that I would be arranging.
Interesting that you felt that there were such limited options. After the mixed antipasti the first course was mixed seafood risotto. The "little black things" as you should know are calamari. The main course was roast chicken breast. Then there were grilled vegetables, mixed salad, chocolate dessert, sorbet, unlimited wine and mineral water. This for 35E a person when the dollar was quite strong (including tax and tip).
Originally Posted by obscure2k
Great news!! Found restauarant which is 5 minute walk from hotel. We had dinner there last night and it was wonderful. Returned today with Marco Musco to discuss FT dinner on 11-20. Owner charging 35Euro PP for 5 course meal, and this will also include mineral water, Prosecco wine, coffee and dessert. He is giving us the restaurant for the entire evening. We will have the entire restaurant just for the FTrs. This is a phenomenal deal and I am certain that everyone will be very pleased (even Dov & Punki). The name of the restaurant is Osteria Bea Vita. I suggest that those FTrs not staying at AI Mori meet at Ai Mori at 7:30 in the bar and we can all walk over there together. Reservation is 8:00 PM, dress is quite casual. I feel very good about this place and the decision to cancel Vini da Gigio. If you recall, Vini da Gigio was charging 52Euros pp and did not include water, prosecco or coffee. IMHO, the food at Bea Vita is as good as Vino Da Gigio.