Gelato in VeniceGelato, the Italian ice cream, is one of the best food bargains in Venice. For €2 or less, you can buy a cone or cup with two scoops of tasty gelato made with milk, sugar, and flavorings that range from fresh fruit to coffee, hazelnuts, or tiramisú. If the thought of clogging your arteries with cholesterol makes you feel guilty, take heart: Gelato typically has less than half the butterfat content of Anglo-Saxon ice cream, so you can eat twice as much before your blood vessels are blocked. [Disclaimer: The previous statement is literary hyperbole, not legitimate medical advice.]
ABOVE: An American visitor enjoys limone gelato from Il Doge on the Campo Santa Margherita. Gelaterie are scattered throughout the city, so you're never far from an inexpensive ice-cream fix. Like the product they sell, gelato vendors come in several flavors:
Tips for buying gelato:
For illustrated mini-reviews of famous or favorite gelato shops, see page 2 of this article.
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