Out and About in the Veneto
Casa del Parmigiano is a must see while traveling through Marostica, check out their site. Next to this shop is the Casa del Café where you may have a macchiatone that will knock your taste buds for a ride. A macchiatone is an espresso with a bit more steam
ed
milk than just a caffè macchiato (or colored with a dash of milk and a
teaspoon of froth); the coffee used here is a genuine treat. Next to
these two shops is a good bar/coffee
house where one may sit outside on the piazza and soak up the view with
Illy coffee and fabulous pastries from the local pastry shop just a few
minutes from the bar. Whe
re to eat. There is also an incredibly quaint hotel not far from these three spots, Albergo Due Mori; nestled within the “land of grappa”, this modest hotel is a tiny distillation of emotions. For those who wish to dine in history, a must-do is the Ristorante al Castello Superiore. High above the town of Marostica is a wonderful taste treat as well as, one for the eyes. Be sure when driving there to take a small car otherwise you cannot make the sharp turn up the castle drive to park above near the water well.
This restaurant makes one of the best Baccalà alla Vicentina I have ever had although the polenta is not true in presentation as it should be, the dish is still an authentic delight. Be prepared for a well stocked cellar with prices to match.
April 19, 2009
