Legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice

Did you know that the legendary Harry’s bar invented famous cocktails as well as famous dishes ? The drink is the Bellini, a mixture of white peach juice and sparkling prosecco. The dish is Carpaccio of beef. It was named after an italian painter, Vittore Carpaccio, who was famous for his love of deep reds.

Harry’s bar has long been frequented by famous people such as Ernest Hemingway, Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Truman Capote, Peggy Guggenheim, and many other notable customers.

Credits : photography Frank Songbird