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  1. Al Canton Del Vin

    Wine is as important to life for Venetians as water and a fine take-home tradition persists in Venice for tipplers unable or unwilling to spend on big labels. These wine-stores are crammed with huge glass damigiane (demijohns). From these monsters, each containing a sea of modest Veneto table wine, you make a choice and have it poured into whatever you bring - used wine or mineral-water bottles, it's up to you. You will be charged, on average, around €2 per litre.

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  2. Aliani

    For its outstanding collection of cheeses and other delicatessen products, Aliani has long been a favoured gastronomic stop in the Rialto area. Wander in and savour the aromas, casting your eyes over the seemingly limitless range of edibles.

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  3. Caffè Costarica

    Since 1930 the Marchi family has been importing coffee from Costa Rica and other coffee-producing countries, and toasting it up daily for your delectation. If you don't want to take any away, sip on your favourite mix at the bar.

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  4. Cantina Del Canton

    Wine is as important to life for Venetians as water and a fine take-home tradition persists in Venice for tipplers unable or unwilling to spend on big labels. These wine-stores are crammed with huge glass damigiane (demijohns). From these monsters, each containing a sea of modest Veneto table wine, you make a choice and have it poured into whatever you bring - used wine or mineral-water bottles, it's up to you. You will be charged, on average, around €2 per litre.

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  5. Drogheria Mascari

    Let your mouth water over a range of cheeses, local cold meats and all sorts of other goodies (truffles, spices, teas and jams). There is a good range of sweets, including slabs of chocolate and nougat (especially around Christmas. To top it all off is a limited selection of fine Italian Veneto wines. Bliss.

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  7. Nave De Oro

    Wine is as important to life for Venetians as water and a fine take-home tradition persists in Venice for tipplers unable or unwilling to spend on big labels. These wine-stores are crammed with huge glass damigiane (demijohns). From these monsters, each containing a sea of modest Veneto table wine, you make a choice and have it poured into whatever you bring - used wine or mineral-water bottles, it's up to you. You will be charged per litre. There are many branches of this chain around.

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  8. Pescaria

    Underneath a neo-Gothic roof built at the beginning of the 20th century, Pescaria (Fish Market)attracts a mixed clientele of housewives and restaurateurs in search of the finest ingredients for the day's menu. They've been selling fish here for 700 years.

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  9. Viziovirtù

    If death by chocolate is your idea of Death in Venice, you may have found paradise. 'Vice-Virtue' offers a palate-boggling array of hand-crafted chocolates, each a minor pleasure bomb.

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