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'''''Cicchetti''''' ({{IPA|it|tʃikˈkɛtti|lang}}; {{singular}}: ''cicchetto''; from the ] ''ciccus'', meaning 'small quantity'), also sometimes spelled ''cichetti'' or called ''cicheti'' in ], are small ]s or ]es, typically served in traditional '']'' (pron. ''bàcari''; {{singular}}: ''bacaro'', pron. ''bàcaro''; ''cicchetti'' bars or ]) in ], Italy. Common ''cicchetti'' include tiny ]es, plates of ]s or other ]s, halved ], small servings of a combination of one or more of ], ] and vegetable ingredients laid on top of a slice of ] or ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://it.barilla.com/stare_insieme/itinerari/Un_giorno_a_Venezia_a_caccia_di_cicchetti_.htm|title=A day in Venice hunting for cicchetti (in Italian)|access-date=August 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711063954/http://it.barilla.com/stare_insieme/itinerari/Un_giorno_a_Venezia_a_caccia_di_cicchetti_.htm|archive-date=July 11, 2012}}</ref> and very small servings of typical full-course plates. Like Spanish ], one can also make a meal of ''cicchetti'' by ordering multiple plates. Normally not a part of home cooking, the ''cicchetti''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> importance lies not just in the food itself, but also in how, when and where they are eaten: with fingers and toothpicks, usually standing up, hanging around the counter where they are displayed in numerous bars, osterie and ''bacari'' that offer them virtually all day long. Venice's many ''cicchetti'' bars are quite active during the day, as Venetians (and tourists) typically eat ''cicchetti'' in the late morning, for lunch, or as afternoon snacks. ''Cicchetti'' are usually accompanied by a small glass of local white wine, which the locals refer to as an ''ombra'' ({{literally|shadow}}).{{Citation needed|date=October 2016}} '''''Cicchetti''''' ({{IPA|it|tʃikˈkɛtti|lang}}; {{singular}}: ''cicchetto''; from the ] ''ciccus'', meaning 'small quantity'), also sometimes spelled ''cichetti'' or called ''cicheti'' in ], are small ]s or ]es, typically served in traditional '']'' (pron. ''bàcari''; {{singular}}: ''bacaro'', pron. ''bàcaro''; ''cicchetti'' bars or '']'') in ], Italy. Common ''cicchetti'' include tiny ]es, plates of ]s or other ]s, halved ], small servings of a combination of one or more of ], ] and vegetable ingredients laid on top of a slice of ] or ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://it.barilla.com/stare_insieme/itinerari/Un_giorno_a_Venezia_a_caccia_di_cicchetti_.htm|title=A day in Venice hunting for cicchetti (in Italian)|access-date=August 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711063954/http://it.barilla.com/stare_insieme/itinerari/Un_giorno_a_Venezia_a_caccia_di_cicchetti_.htm|archive-date=July 11, 2012}}</ref> and very small servings of typical full-course plates. Like Spanish ], one can also make a meal of ''cicchetti'' by ordering multiple plates. Normally not a part of home cooking, the ''cicchetti''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> importance lies not just in the food itself, but also in how, when and where they are eaten: with fingers and toothpicks, usually standing up, hanging around the counter where they are displayed in numerous bars, ''osterie'' and ''bacari'' that offer them virtually all day long. Venice's many ''cicchetti'' bars are quite active during the day, as Venetians (and tourists) typically eat ''cicchetti'' in the late morning, for lunch, or as afternoon snacks. ''Cicchetti'' are usually accompanied by a small glass of local white wine, which the locals refer to as an ''ombra'' ({{literally|shadow}}).{{Citation needed|date=October 2016}}


One of the most enjoyable aspects of Venetian social life is contained in the phrase "Let's go to drink a shadow" (Venetian: ''Andémo béver un'ombra''). This is an invitation to go for a drink, and more exactly a small glass of wine (a "shadow"). It is a souvenir of the period in which wines were unloaded in the "]" and then sold in shaded stands located at the base of the ]; as the sun changed position, the stands were moved so they could continue to stay in the shade (''ombra''). One of the most enjoyable aspects of Venetian social life is contained in the phrase "Let's go to drink a shadow" (Venetian: ''Andémo béver un'ombra''). This is an invitation to go for a drink, and more exactly a small glass of wine (a "shadow"). It is a souvenir of the period in which wines were unloaded in the "]" and then sold in shaded stands located at the base of the ]; as the sun changed position, the stands were moved so they could continue to stay in the shade (''ombra'').

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A row of cicchetti topped with mortadella, dried tomatoes and smoked salmon respectively

Cicchetti (Italian: [tʃikˈkɛtti]; sg.: cicchetto; from the Latin ciccus, meaning 'small quantity'), also sometimes spelled cichetti or called cicheti in Venetian language, are small snacks or side dishes, typically served in traditional bacari (pron. bàcari; sg.: bacaro, pron. bàcaro; cicchetti bars or osterie) in Venice, Italy. Common cicchetti include tiny sandwiches, plates of olives or other vegetables, halved hard-boiled eggs, small servings of a combination of one or more of seafood, meat and vegetable ingredients laid on top of a slice of bread or polenta, and very small servings of typical full-course plates. Like Spanish tapas, one can also make a meal of cicchetti by ordering multiple plates. Normally not a part of home cooking, the cicchetti's importance lies not just in the food itself, but also in how, when and where they are eaten: with fingers and toothpicks, usually standing up, hanging around the counter where they are displayed in numerous bars, osterie and bacari that offer them virtually all day long. Venice's many cicchetti bars are quite active during the day, as Venetians (and tourists) typically eat cicchetti in the late morning, for lunch, or as afternoon snacks. Cicchetti are usually accompanied by a small glass of local white wine, which the locals refer to as an ombra (lit. 'shadow').

One of the most enjoyable aspects of Venetian social life is contained in the phrase "Let's go to drink a shadow" (Venetian: Andémo béver un'ombra). This is an invitation to go for a drink, and more exactly a small glass of wine (a "shadow"). It is a souvenir of the period in which wines were unloaded in the "Riva degli Schiavoni" and then sold in shaded stands located at the base of the Bell Tower of Saint Mark's Cathedral; as the sun changed position, the stands were moved so they could continue to stay in the shade (ombra).

See also

References

  1. "A day in Venice hunting for cicchetti (in Italian)". Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2010.

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