Closed, reopened the historic Bar Venezia – Cronaca
In times of closures, cries of alarm, lowered gray shutters decorated with dusty signs with the words “for sale” and “for rent”, news of this kind is a fresh breath of oxygen and energy. A few months ago in Chiusi city the ancient Caffè Venezia has reopened, a place with a long history and a popular stop for aficionados of a historic center with so much potential but which is not “alive” as it should. Although, it should be remembered, in the old part of the town there are some of the best restaurants in the area and the reopening of Caffè Venezia is an important step in the local food and wine offer. Waiting for the return of tourism, especially foreign tourism, which will be decisive. The credit goes to Paola Bittarelli di Luna Nofroni, two young women from Chiusi who faced the challenge with great enthusiasm and desire to succeed. In Caffè Venezia they see a future, theirs have experience and above all passion for their territory obviously which they know very well. And this is worth another plus point. Of course, it is not easy, it takes determination to open a bar in such a complex historical period and with the expensive bills ready to put the load on it. But those who work hard with clear ideas and in step with the times always make it. “We strongly believe in it – explains Paola Bittarelli – because opportunities arise from difficulties. Chiusi is a country, we are convinced, that it can still dare a lot. Caffè Venezia is historic, we have tried to modernize it a little while maintaining the same The historic plaque is always there and there are ancient photos of Chiusi We want to give a different and modern service, favoring quality products taken from local realities, we have also focused on gins and chocolates: the bar must be a space for all ages, from young people to those looking for a sought-after product who can perhaps find it with us “. And then the ice cream parlor with cones and cups that in a few days will return to offer moments of sweetness. A first event was recently organized, with the blossoming of spring and summer on the horizon, others will arrive who will be able to dare to liven up evenings that will become longer. “I don’t know – continues Bittarelli – if we have been more courageous or reckless (she laughs) but we are not lacking in will. And the response we have had so far has been good”. Valid start, good girls: from Chiusi, and beyond, you deserve a big round of applause.
Luca Stefanucci