Tasty Venues was established to share beautiful food and beautiful goods related to food in recognition of the connections we create around the shared table.
We invite our community to join us in a delicious culinary adventure!
~ Our Venues ~
The Shop
*Boutique Italian wines from small Italian vintners that are not sold in big-box or grocery stores
*Fine teas and tisanes
*Artisanal French, American, and Italian chocolates
*Fine olive oils
*Gourmet imported foods from the Mediterranean and Europe as well as local foods such as fresh baked goods from Gulf Coast Sourdough and Wild Yeast Breads
*Work of local artists
*Work of British artists
*Handcrafts of local artisans
*Local and regional home decor
*Collectibles such as Nadal
*Unusual cookbooks and books about travel and food from our curated selection
The Bistro
Special prix fixe British teas are regular features on our culinary events calendar. These prepaid-reservation events are on Saturdays once or twice per month.
Demonstration-style Cooking class events provide an opportunity for you to eat and learn here in our dining room. Check out our Culinary Events Calendar for dates and details.
Chef Cinzia also conducts private cooking lessons for children and adults.
The Tours
Almost all of us have, at some point in our lives, dreamed of traveling to Italy and eating our way around this gorgeous country. Tasty Suitcase Culinary Tours offers just this opportunity. Join Chef Cinzia as she leads you on a real culinary tour! Her specially curated experiences treat you to the foods, art and architecture, landscapes, and people of one of the preeminent food cultures of the world.
Tour lodging, transportation after arrival, and any entrance tickets are included, along with tour guides, meals, and tips. Contact Chef Cinzia at ccripe@mytastyvenues.com to inquire.
