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Corte della Pazienza, June 19, 2011—

WE'D PLANNED TO COOK today, but forgot that it was Sunday, and our favorite markets were closed, so went around the corner to our favorite local trattoria instead. L. and I both warmed up with a nice plate of cozze e vongole, clams and mussels, with a plate of zucchini and eggplant from the oven alongside.

Then F. and I split a pizza — rather an odd one, I thought, involving bresaola, parmesan, and rucola, all three of them laid fresh and at room temperature atop a pizza bianca just out of the oven. A new style, to me; and I liked it.

white wine in carafe; a glass of red

• Ristorante ai Tre Archi, Fondamente San Giobbe, Cannaregio, 552; 041.716438