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Monica Cesarato
I'm a Food & Travel Blogger in Venice, Italy
I have been producing my popular blog about Venice & Italy since 2008, I produce a podcast called Venice Talks and I am very active in the culinary scene in the city. My mission is educate, empower, and encourage exploration. I write pieces that examine cultural issues, craftsmen, artisans and so much more in Venice. I have worked with the likes of Alex Polizzi on her amazing Italy series, and Eugene Levy for Apple Tv on the program The Reluctant Traveller.
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What I have been doing
I am a food and travel blogger talking about Venice, Veneto, and Italy, a culinary guide and a cooking instructor offering cooking classes and catering with Cook In Venice. I am the author of two book dedicated to Venice, Andar Per Bacari adn Andar Per Isole. I am also a social media manager.
In 2024 I was involved with Channel News Asia in the production, as Fixer and local producer & site manager, of the 2-part documentary “Singapore Balancing Act”, comparing the city state of Singapore to the old city state of Venice. In this capacity, I worked hand in hand with the production team to organize all local logistics, arrange entry to significant sites, and connect them with knowledgeable local figures and specialists. I also provided valuable cultural and historical context to support and enrich the storytelling. My contribution ensured the team could navigate the complexities of filming in Venice, from securing interviews with local authorities and artisans to arranging access to restricted historical sites.
I also acted as the local fixer for the documentary “Saving Venice”, produced by The Whole Story by Anderson Cooper and featuring CNN news reporter Erica Hill. In this role, I collaborated closely with the production team to coordinate on-the-ground logistics, facilitate access to key locations and local experts, and manage cultural and historical insights essential to the narrative. The documentary explores the ongoing challenges Venice faces in preserving its cultural heritage and safeguarding the city against the threats of climate change, over-tourism, and rising sea levels.
In 2023 I took part in the Apple TV show The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy on episode 3 dedicated to Venice.
In 2023 I also took part in various videos for Rai International TV show Paparazzi.
In 2021 I appeared in the TV show Italia A Morsi on Food Network Italia with the famous Italian food blogger and TV presenter Chiara Maci in the episode about Venice. We cooked a whole Venetian meal.
In 2014 I appeared on Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (episode 1) together with Ada Catto, the lady I wrote a book with about cicchetti (Venice version of tapas); in the episode, we talked about frittelle, Venetian Carnival cakes.
I also appeared with David Rocco on Dolce Italia – Venice (episode 1), talking about over-tourism.
My recipes are featured in Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi’s “Venice: Recipes Lost and Found” and in Carmela Sereno Hayes’s “A Passion for Pasta”.
My contribution can also be found in Margie Miklas’s “The Venice I Know”.
My food articles have been published by La Gazzetta Italiana, The Local, Partaste, and more international food magazines.
I was a regular food critic and restaurant reviewer for 2Night Venezia.
In 2016 I produced and organised a 4 day blog tour of Venice, called “A Taste of Venice”.
In 2016 I also received my Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for all the positive reviews.
In October 2017 the Sunday Times Travel Magazine published my tips on what to eat and where to eat in Venice.
In 2018 I won an Award with The Luxury Travel Guide for Best Unique Unique Experience in Veneto and also I was included in the Lonely Planet list of Activities to do for Food and Drink in Venice, both as myself and as Cook in Venice with our cooking classes.
In 2020 I started my own YouTube Channel “Venice Meets…“ with over 60 live interviews held on Instagram Live during the first lockdown in Italy, chatting to a large range of Venice lovers from all over the world: from writers to actors, artisans and chefs.
In 2020 I also started a project (still developping) about producing a film about Venice and Venetian, called “AnimaVeneziana”– a crowdfunding film.
In 2021, in collaboration with Sofa Tour, I produced and organised “Live In Venice Week”, a week in Venice of live streamed events, with a team of 10 live reporters and over 65 interviews.
In June 2021 I was interviewed by Corriere Della Sera on my favourite restaurants in Venice.
In 2021 I was Brand Ambassador for Tuttofood Trading Fair in Milan.
In 2022 I published my book “Andar Per Bacari”, a food and wine guide to Cicchetti and Bacari in Venice.
In 2022 I started my on podcast dedicated to Venice, Venice Talks.
In 2024 I published my book “Andar Per isole”, a guide to the islands of Venice.
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Leontine Hamer
Hi Monica, I like to invite you at my photostudio when you are around. In early 2024 I started the Venice Dress Up Experience. Maybe you can check my instagram venicedressup. You are more then welcome! Ciao, Leontine