Cooking in Venice
with chef Justin Naylor of Old Tioga Farm
December 1 through December 7, 2025
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Monday
2:00 pm: Tosca apartment open for arrival
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Introductory wine class
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Dinner at Ai Promessi Sposi
Tuesday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Lunch at Osteria alle Testiere
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Cooking class #1
Wednesday
9:30 am to 12:30 pm: Guided tour of the Rialto Market
Afternoon Off
6:00: to 9:00 pm: Cooking Class #2
Thursday
Morning Off
3:00 to 5:00 pm: Ecology of Venice Walking Tour
6:00 pm to 9:o0 pm: Cooking Class #3
Friday
10:30 am to 12:00 pm: Visit and Tasting at Venissa Wine Resort
12:15 to 2:30: Lunch at Venissa
6:00 - 9:00 pm: Cooking Class #4
Saturday
10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Cooking Class #5
Afternoon Off
7:00 to 10:00 pm: Dinner at Al Covo
Sunday
Depart by 10 am
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Cooking Class Syllabus
Cooking Class #1
Potato Casserole with Mozzarella and Garlic
Soup with Leeks and Smoked Prosciutto
Braised Chicken with Celery & Bay
Cooking Class #2
Butternut Squash Soup
Fettuccine with Sausage and Sweet Peppers
Chicken Breasts Braised in Butter
Cooking Class #3
Beet Ravioli with Butter and Chives
Oxtail Stew, Roman Style
Pears braised in red wine
Cooking Class #4
Mixed Vegetable Antipasti
Risotto with Shrimp and Bulb Fennel
Pan-seared turbot with zucchini and cherry tomatoes
Cooking Class #5
Mussels with Tomatoes and Leeks
Spaghetti with Clams
Pan-seared Branzino with Kale and Tomatoes