Tea at Caffe Florian, art onEtsy, 9" x 11" ~
Has your pet been dropping hints and making outright demands that they'd like to go to Venice, particularly Caffe Florian on piazza San Marco?
It's not that surprising with all the nattering on about Venice of late at PB? 
BEAR is a huge fan of Caffe Florian and insisted I return twice so he could lap up the luxury... 
Lots of real Venetians stop in, including Commissario Brunetti... 
And with good reason. The place is absolutely gorgeous and has been since it first opened in 1720 by Floriano Francesconi... 
The sumptuous murals were restored in 1858... 
The small rooms have their own names and distinct decor styles - the Oriental Room, the Chinese Room, The Senate Room, The Liberty Room... 
Really is there any need to take a gondola ride with all this grandeur? 
I picked up a souvenir gondola instead... 
You can happily sketch at Florian without being rushed - the service is very oldie worldie divine... 
Or you can read the news in a dozen languages... 
BEAR was delighted with all the fine details - Caffe Florian's name is plastered on everything, even on their silverware... 
And the bill for a tres elegante pot of hot chocolate was a mere 9 euros... 
Though you could easily break the bank for a jar of Florian's home made jam... 
Or one of their signature scarves... 
It's lovely to sit outside... 
And take in San Marco's spectacular views... 
Or follow BEAR's example and listen endlessly to Florian's own orchestra play all the old romantic tunes and just swoon... ~
Do get in touch if your pet would swoon over a portrait at Caffe Florian...
BUON GIORNO CAFFE FLORIAN!