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"In 1459 the powerful bankers who lived near the Rialto market complained to the governement about the stinking air and the screaming fishmongers", said Sara Cossiga, sommelier and gourmet organizer -www.venicevenetogourmet.com- "The fish market moved to the other side of the bridge".
National Geographic july 2008, http://nationalgrographic.com/places

  “Veneto Gourmet... is run by the delightful and insightful Sara Cossiga, an art historian....you'll learn about the burstling markets and some very interesting historical secrets... The Company also runs wonderful cooking classes in private homes that will leave you wanting more.”
"Italy Magazine", december 2007

Gourmet's activities and food suggestions were mentioned in "All Things Italian", broadcast on october 27th, 2007 at "Join Us at the Table" , a Radio Station based in Miami Florida.
www.joinusatthe table.com

"Sara Cossiga gives gourmet tours of Venice that explore the way in which the city's history has shaped its culinary landscape. Learn about the influence of the turks in Venice, fish and fishermen in Venetian history, and food in Venetian art…..”
"Recline", feb/march/april 2007

Sara Cossiga,a passionate advocate of Venetian cookery, runs gourmet walking tours of the city…..
Voyager, November 2006

"Sara..is equally happy to arrange a cooking lesson in a palazzo, based on the aphrodisiacs with which Casanova seduced his conquests, or to accompany you on a giro di ombra, a tour round the ancient wine bars known as bacari.…..” 
by Anthony Capella in "The Indipendent", may 21st, 2006

"Best lesson from a star chef...the co-host is sommelier Sara Cossiga, so you can bet on a fantastic wine pairings with your creations…..”
"Bon Appetit", May 2005

 "In 2004 Sara was hired by the BBC to develop a section of the TV programme 'Journeys from the Centre of the Eart', focussed on the Salt Trade and the Spice Routes in the Mediterranean. A Medieval style meal was prepared in a private Palazzo and the BBC team did lots of shootings which were broadcast later.”  "...going for an informed walk, such as Gourmet Walking Tours (www.venicevenetogourmet.com) you’ll get a good idea of the sweep Venetian history, while at the sometime learning some curiously fascinating food facts…..”
"Cara", Aerlingus Magazine, april-may 2004