Tea, Herbal Tea or Infusion? Differences and Pairings with Desserts
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When the air turns cooler, a warm cup changes the pace of a break. In everyday language, we often use tea, herbal tea and infusion as th…
Summer Fruit Desserts: How to Choose the Right Dessert Between Freshness, Creams and Textures
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In summer, fruit changes the way we think about desserts. It is not simply a colourful or decorative ingredient: it brings juiciness, fr…
The Brescian Pirlo: the story of the aperitif that should not be called a Spritz
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Fresco, semplice, diretto. Il Pirlo bresciano è uno di quei riti locali che raccontano molto più di una ricetta: parla di abitudini da…
Mille Miglia on Lake Garda: the most elegant place to experience the race between Sirmione and Lugana
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Every year, the Mille Miglia offers unique thrills to fans of motorsports, elegance, and history. Described by Enzo Ferrari as “the mos…
Among villages, vineyards, and pastry shops: the sweetest trip on Lake Garda with our tips.
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Among vineyards, villages, and scents: a slow journey on Lake Garda
There are places to visit. And then there are places to savor slowly…
E-bike itineraries from the lake… with a sweet reward!
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Starting from our lakeside structure, La Fenice Pasticceria Bistro, we offer you some e-bike itineraries designed to combine nature, dis…
How many trials are needed before a dessert arrives in the display case?
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When looking at a pastry shop display case you only see the last step, the last comma of a long story. The dessert is in front of you, p…
What’s the difference between mousse, cream, semifreddo, and Bavarian cream?
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Standing in front of the window of our La Fenice pastry shop, you often read words that sound soft even before you taste them: mousse…
How to Tell if a Cake Is Fresh (Even Without Asking)
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There are questions that remain unanswered, because ultimately they don’t need an answer. One of these almost always arises when you ent…
December, an end-of-year treat
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December, at the Fenice pastry shop, isn’t just a month. It’s a state of mind.
The days begin when it’s still dark outside, and the work…
Cappuccino: An Italian Embrace on Lake Garda
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At La Fenice, cappuccino with Illy coffee is a small daily ritual that exudes Italian romance. Discover the history of this drink an…
October at Pasticceria La Fenice: the “Turbiana Twist” is born, the sweet warmth of autumn.
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October is the month of stories, the first scarves, and the scents that return to warm the air. At Pasticceria La Fenice Bistrot, every…
Leaves, lake, and fragrant biscuits: autumn to savor
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Autumn on Lake Garda: the perfect season for a sweet break. Autumn on Lake Garda is a true spectacle of nature: the hills are tinged wit…
La Fenice: Our story of rebirth on Lake Garda
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There is a symbol that has fascinated humanity for centuries: the Phoenix, the mythological bird that, at the end of its life cycle, is…
Which traveler are you? A sweet treat will tell you!
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Five handcrafted creations from Lake Garda for five traveling souls.
Every traveler has their own style, every style has a flavor, and e…
Fresh and delicious desserts: what to eat in the pastry shop to beat the summer heat
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Summer on Lake Garda is always pure magic: long sunny days, intense colors of the natural landscapes, the scent of flowers that mixes wi…
An ice cream born from a choice
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There is a moment, every day, when the La Fenice pastry shop fills with silent scents: when fresh milk meets cream and the transformati…
Easter on Lake Garda: the tradition of the artisanal colomba from Pasticceria La Fenice
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Easter in Italy is a riot of symbols, rituals and flavours that are passed down from generation to generation. Among the most beloved sw…
All the sweets for Father’s Day
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Father’s Day, celebrated on March 19 in conjunction with St. Joseph’s Day, is deeply rooted in Italian tradition. Not only does this day…
Carnival: traditions in pastry making
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Carnival Chiacchiere: all the names of a dessert that gets talked about
If there is a dessert that everyone agrees on at Carnival, it i…
Croissants or something else?
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For lovers of the perfect breakfast and sweet temptations, let’s shed some light on a delicious journey to discover three great protagon…
The magic of Lake Garda and the flavors of Christmas
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Christmas in Sirmione is a truly special moment: the timeless beauty of Lake Garda is dressed in lights and scents that warm the soul. T…
The magic of Christmas desserts: between tradition and craftsmanship at Pasticceria La Fenice
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Christmas is a special period, not only for the atmosphere you breathe or for the lights that decorate the whole of Lake Garda, but also…
Autumn in a bite: the special leavened product from Pasticceria La Fenice
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There is an enchanted place where time mixes with the scent of earth and water, a place where autumn dances lightly between the hills a…
The Bistrot’s new autumn menu: a zero kilometer experience on Lake Garda
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With the arrival of autumn, at our Bistrot La Fenice we present a new menu for lunch and dinner that celebrates the flavors of the new s…
A magical artisanal treasure
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Imagine walking along the quiet shores of Lake Garda, the fresh September air caressing your face and the sound of the waves gently lapp…
The secrets of milk: soy, almond and cow’s milk compared
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When it comes to choosing milk for your favorite cappuccino or coffee, the options are endless and La Fenice has a really good selectio…
La Fenice: a versatile venue for all your desires
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In the heart of Lugana di Sirmione, immersed in the beauty of Lake Garda, is La Fenice
Pastry shop, café and bistro, a gastronomic j…
The Fenice cake: the jewel of our pastry shop
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When we started looking for a symbolic cake for our pastry shop, the choice was not at all simple. Now in the pastry shop every flavor…
New season, new menu
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On June 21st summer finally arrives and at La Fenice a new, fresh menu genuine awaits you! The color format remains the same: we celebr…
Summer arrives with our ice cream coffees
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The heat, the sun and the longer days require more energy: here are some new products designed for you that combine our artisanal ice cre…
Coffee: our ritual
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One of the most important products for a bar is coffee: espresso in particular, but also in a multitude of variations such as corrected…
What to see around Lugana?
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The area of southern Lake Garda really has a lot to offer. After a nice breakfast at La Fenice with an artisanal brioche and a cappuccin…
The faces of the Fenice: Antonella Delaini
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Years of experience in managing bars and big smiles, those of Antonella, from always passionate about food management and catering. Aft…
The faces of the Fenice: Andrea Piras
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Andrea Piras, our head room manager at the Bistrot La Fenice, AIS sommelier and bartender talks about himself and reveals the secrets o…
Lugana DOC: the wine of our land
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Greenish yellow, white pulp fruit and delicate flowers: we are talking about Lui, the Lugana DOC in all its beauty (and goodness!). Lug…
Lots of flavor in small doses: our single portions
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It’s Spring with new ingredients
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Since the first days of April, La Fenice Bistrot has changed its menu: always rotating, different every week – and also different weekl…
Our green choice in 5 points
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At La Fenice we look at green: it is not just a new trend, but an awareness of the fact that we all have to do something good for this p…
The Easter dove: between Lombardy and Veneto
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La Fenice has been experimenting with a balanced dough for more than ten years now balanced for its leavened products: the Easter Colomb…
The artisanal Fenice dove: How and Why
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We interview Manuel Pedrali, our Master Pastry Chef, who since the opening of La Fenice almost fifteen years ago has always created…
Three reasons to visit Ca’ dei Frati: food and wine on Lake Garda
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A few steps from our Bistrot La Fenice, there is the Ca’ dei Frati family winery where you can spend special experiences tasting the…
Exploring Seasonal Flavors in the Bistro
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The Bistro’s new proposal totally respects the seasonality of the products: seasonal vegetables and fruits give color to our winter menu…
Walks around the Fenice
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Two proposals for a few hours by the lake
Starting from the Fenice, after having enjoyed a good coffee on the lake or after a tast…
Pairings with Ca’ dei Frati wines and EVO oil
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Vegetable cuisine and wines: what combination?
With the new Bistro concept, La Fenice has a new menu oriented towards a more vegeta…
The new colorful kitchen of our bistro
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A colorful and seasonal menu
The common thread of this new menu by chef Edoardo will be COLOR in its primary variations, YELLOW, RE…