PhillyRay - I was leaning towards the Venezia as well, but in the end, the cost difference was a big factor. The Venezia definitely has a wow factor to it. I bet the four lights are really nice compared to two, but I think the... (11 replies, last updated by gordeaux March 31, 2009)

Philly Ray, Which 24 inch Zephyr are you looking at? I noticed only one, the venezia, which was $1500 list. I would love a 24 inch at your price. (18 replies, last updated by Philly Ray March 21, 2009)

In Marina Bay in Quincy, I like Capt' Fishbones and Siros and I think it is Quincy (maybe Dorchester), not sure but Venezia is right of Route 93 and is beautiful on the water. (6 replies, last updated by oldtimer July 23, 2005)

venezia which has several branches makes a really great eggplant parm pizza -I guess their regular is good too but with the thin breaded eggplant it’s great. They are on 2nd avenue around 49th or 50th on the east side of... (16 replies, last updated by HobokenEd December 5, 2002)

I think Parkside is a solid, old stlye, red sauce joint. It is better then Ponticello but not as good as Piccolo Venezia. The OP was looking for something in a very specific area and I don’t know of a better family friendly... (13 replies, last updated by Ray November 22, 2005)

haven’t heard their status for a while. I also love Oregano’s (and their Pizookies), NYPD Pizza, Famous Ray's (N. Scottsdale), La Famiglia, and Patsy Grimaldi’s. For delivery, I call the nearest Rosati’s... (80 replies, last updated by hohokam December 10, 2008)

Close to Marriott – Palace Cafe, Redfish Grill, Felix’s, Cuvee, GW Fins will not disappoint. For a real local experience take the Canal St. trolley out to Carrollton, walk to right one block to Venezia's – best... (44 replies, last updated by kukubura September 28, 2009)

I second that! There’s also a burgeoning Latin American cluster of restaurants and stores – La Bella Managua, Mexi-Taco, Concord Cafe, El Jacal, La Tortillera, and El Ray. Vince Gasparro’s has the best striploin... (33 replies, last updated by excel July 14, 2009)

My favorite dark roast is TORREFAZIONE Roma blend. My very favorite is a mix of 1/3 Torrefazione Roma blend and 2/3 Torrefazione Venezia blend – this produces a slightly lighter coffee with wonderful flavors. If you are... (27 replies, last updated by Christine Ll May 29, 2001)

2005 Sirch Malvasia “Fornalis” from Venezia-Giulia. 2003 Vina Ijalba Rioja produced from Graciano varietal. (600 replies, last updated by ibstatguy November 19, 2009)