This was our first New Years in Italy so we decided to go downtown to Pordenone's piazza to celebrate with a few friends.
We first went to dinner at a place in Pordenone called Dry Bridge. Our friend's girlfriend, who is Italian, told us about it. I would of never found it or heard of it without her. It was a cute little Italian ristorante and family owned. There are no menus, the waiter comes and tells you what the specials of the night are. There were about 6 different options for us to choose from. I ended up with the homemade ravioli filled with meat and mushrooms topped with oil and cheese. I wish there was more because it was gone instantly! Preston ended up with gnocchi with duck sauce (not pictured). But before the food came, we ordered a plate to share of prosciutto and cheese to go with the bread basket that you usually get in ristorantes. And a couple bottles of wine ;)
After dinner, we headed over to Pordenone's piazza to enjoy all the festivities.
There were two long rows of booths set up where you could buy drinks or food. Apparently a drink called Vov or Bombardino is very popular during the winter time. It is a hot drink made with eggnog and brandy, topped with whipped cream. My friend let me try it, not a big fan but wasn't terrible. But if you love eggnog I think you would love this drink. There are also a few variations to this drink, like adding coffee, espresso, whisky or rum. Just depends on the area and how they feel like making it. After trying this, I ended up going with my usual glass of wine.
We enjoyed the music and the festivities for a little but then decided to try a pub one of our other friend had been to. It was called London Pub. If you didn't know about it I don't think you would ever find it. It is down one of the side streets in Pordenone and then down another side section of one of the buildings down a hallway.
We each ordered drinks to hang out until it hit midnight. All of us got beers, except Preston, who got his usual rum and coke.
Right before it hit midnight we ordered a bottle of Prosecco to share.
Happy New Year!!!
I had a lot of fun for my first New Years in Italy! Celebrating with friends always makes it more fun! Can't wait to see where we end up next year! :)
We first went to dinner at a place in Pordenone called Dry Bridge. Our friend's girlfriend, who is Italian, told us about it. I would of never found it or heard of it without her. It was a cute little Italian ristorante and family owned. There are no menus, the waiter comes and tells you what the specials of the night are. There were about 6 different options for us to choose from. I ended up with the homemade ravioli filled with meat and mushrooms topped with oil and cheese. I wish there was more because it was gone instantly! Preston ended up with gnocchi with duck sauce (not pictured). But before the food came, we ordered a plate to share of prosciutto and cheese to go with the bread basket that you usually get in ristorantes. And a couple bottles of wine ;)
After dinner, we headed over to Pordenone's piazza to enjoy all the festivities.
There were two long rows of booths set up where you could buy drinks or food. Apparently a drink called Vov or Bombardino is very popular during the winter time. It is a hot drink made with eggnog and brandy, topped with whipped cream. My friend let me try it, not a big fan but wasn't terrible. But if you love eggnog I think you would love this drink. There are also a few variations to this drink, like adding coffee, espresso, whisky or rum. Just depends on the area and how they feel like making it. After trying this, I ended up going with my usual glass of wine.
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We each ordered drinks to hang out until it hit midnight. All of us got beers, except Preston, who got his usual rum and coke.
Right before it hit midnight we ordered a bottle of Prosecco to share.
Happy New Year!!!
I had a lot of fun for my first New Years in Italy! Celebrating with friends always makes it more fun! Can't wait to see where we end up next year! :)
I am not sure where you will end up this year either but I will be there too!!! Can't wait!!
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