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Dental problem + not speaking the language = crisis.
Hopefully while you are jetsetting the world, you will have no need for a dentist. BUT, a crisis can happen, and this place really helped me out. They do basic dental as well as fancy orthodontic things, and best of all they have an emergency option (same day appointment). The receptionist doesn't speak english but the dentist does - if you can't get him on the phone, they do answer their email within a day or two (or you can just pop in in person).
I went here just after I arrived in Padova because, as luck would have it, a huge filling crumbled away leaving my inner toothy goodness exposed to the horrors of gelato and hot coffee. While I can't say it was a fun experience, they were professional and did a damn good job.
What to pay: About 100 euros for an emergency appointment, x-ray, and permanent filling
Written Nov 9, 2011
Address: Galleria Ezzelino, 5, Padova
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Padova food stores mostly observe the following restrictions.
Monday Morning....closed
Wednesday afternoon.....closed
Sundays, most stores closed, however you can find some market stores for groceries open, in particular Iperlando, and Lidl stores.
The main piazza market shops close at 1:00 and the sellers pack up and leave.
The shops in a building reopen at 3:30.
For bargains in vegetables do your shopping just before they close for lunch at the piazzas and Prato delle Valle.
What to buy: Always ask the price if it is not displayed near the item. You can also expect to find out the country it came from if not from Italy. They are supposed to display this information.
Often you may not see something you need but you should ask if they have it, for instance avocados. These are scarce at times, but I have asked and they reach around behind some boxes and come up with an avocado.
Difficult to find a chili peppers during certain times of the year.
What to pay: Vegetables in the open air market are not cheaper than the stores, but will usually be fresher and ripeness will be a factor.
Updated Oct 7, 2011
During the mornings, Monday through Saturday you will find outdoor markets set up to provide the locals with food items, clothing, fabrics, and items for the home.
What to buy: I shop for fresh vegetables here, but sometimes find other items. see below
I bought some blue sunglasses here, and what is funny is that in Greece 3 different people wanted to buy them from me.
What to pay: average prices. They do not bargain much.
Written Oct 7, 2011
Finding hard to get items in Italy, such as molasses, syrup, and other products made out of Italy and not normally used by Italians in food preparation.... this is where I go if I cannot find them in the local shops near my home.
This old store, and believe me, when I say old, I mean it even smells older...quite nice actually, I hope this place never gets bought up and remade into some modern, fancy, New York type food shop, but remains like it has always been. The old guys who run it make you feel like you are back in time, their work clothes look like they come from an historical book sitting on a dusty shelf.
They have candies wrapped in bins that I have never seen, i buy vanilla from them for my cakes, and salts from around the world.
Even if you don't buy anything and are just being a tourist, please go into this shop for a few minutes and take a look. This kind of store is slowly disappearing.
Enjoy...
What to buy: I listed the items above.
They have lots more packed on shelves and sitting in the back.
Items from Great Britain, and the U.S., Ireland and more.
What to pay: Surprisingly not expensive. The locals come here and this is the reason it is not high priced.
Many items you buy by the weight, rather than prepackaged in some factory.
Written Oct 6, 2011
This is where I buy my spices, although they do have a nice selection of pastas, too.
You can also see here grappa and some wines.
What to buy: Nicely package items to bring home as gifts.
What to pay: A bit higher, but nicely packaged.
Written Oct 6, 2011
The masters of pasta work here. People line up to have them cut ravioli from huge sheets, others order pasta by weight and take it home to cook later.
You can see in the window....many types of pasta.
lIf you love pasta, this is your place. At least stop by and go in for a look.
What to buy: Filled ravioli with turffles is my favorite.
What to pay: Some things are more expensive, but others are average priced.
Written Oct 6, 2011
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The shop located in the center of Padova always gets lots of window shoppers who dream of having just the right tool for their cooking needs. They have the most brands and types of knives that i have ever seen. They also have hunting knifes, mens shaving items and small appliances for the kitchen that would be considered a "gourmet" buy in America.
What to buy: I have purchased some Japanese knives and I also take my knives here to be sharpened.
What to pay: 5 large kitchen knives sharpened for 18 euros.
They have expensive items and average priced items. Do not expect cheap brands.
Written Oct 6, 2011
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This fellow you see sets up his products in Piazza delle Erbe. Somedays he is there, somedays he is not. However, when he is there you can depend on him to have many kinds of nuts. He even has nuts from Oregon...go figure!
If you are familiar with the American product called Corn Nuts, he has this--regular and hot.
I bug him about having pecans, but they are difficult to find in Italy.
He is a good one to practice your Italian with, as he is patient....and has the time to help you a little.
What to buy: Chestnuts, and pistaccios.
What to pay: Same prices or lower than stores
Written Oct 6, 2011
Address: Piazza delle Erbe
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This store has saved me on many a Sunday as Grocery Stores are mostly all closed in Padova on that day, however, Pam is not.
They have products that are typical of a market.
My Italian teacher told me that years ago when he was a boy, this store was instead an outdoor fishmarket on a canal.
The canal is gone and now you find buildings.
What to buy: There is a good selection of wine, sliced meats, and delicacies of the Veneto.
What to pay: A bit higher than other markets.
Written Oct 6, 2011
Address: Next to the Bo
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Located at the back corner of Piazza del Erbe is the wonderful bakery shop. They have more than bread and they specialize in cakes and biscotti. During holidays you can find those Italian aromatic cakes.
The ladies love their job and are always smiling even when the crush of customers are out the door.
This is a popular place in the center of Padova.
What to buy: There is so many things here, I have not been able to try them all. However, I buy the large hard crusted breads, and usually take home some dolci.
What to pay: Prices are just a bit higher here as the quality is higher, too.
Written Oct 6, 2011
Address: Piazza del Erbe
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