Russell Norman returns to Venice - the city that inspired Polpo - to immerse himself in the authentic flavors of the Veneto and the culinary traditions of the city. His rustic kitchen, located in the residential quarter where washing hangs across the narrow streets and neighbors don't bother to lock their doors, provides the perfect backdrop for this adventure. The book features 130 lip-smacking, easy Italian family recipes that showcase the simple but exquisite flavors of Venice. It also offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of the city, its hidden architectural gems, secret places, embedded history, and the color and vitality of daily life, along with the food merchants and growers who make Venice surprisingly vibrant.