"Located on a long northern canal-side walk, Anice Stellato has quietly done things differently for decades: the large open space with shelves full of wine and a big bar counter creates a pared-back-chic atmosphere where locals perch for a glass and a snack, and a small, seasonally changing menu offers a balanced mix of fish and meat with a hint of spiciness suggested by its name (star anise)." - Anne Hanley