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A Chat with Robin Saikia

David Hewson
David Hewson
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A Chat with Robin Saikia
Robin with his trusty research assistant Spritz


Long-term resident Robin Saikia is the author of Drink and Think Venice, a unique insight into the city he’s made his home. I was lucky to stop by at his home in San Marco today for a chat about many things Venetian… including his preferred kind of spritz. Which also happens to be the name of Robin’s lovely dog. You can read my review of the book here.

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Here we have a chat about all things Venetian.

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