So far, BarCode has been our liquor oasis in Padova. Tiny and intimate, BarCode is a mixology…read moreemporium par excellence. These bartenders are artistes, creating cocktails from top shelf liquors from around the world. Again, I was the oldest human in the place, but I never felt uncomfortable. Well, that's not true. BarCode is so narrow, it literally has no seats, except for a few tables on an upstairs landing. We stood all night. That was fine for me, because I was buzzed almost immediately, and my senses were dulled effectively. I could crack my head open, and not feel a thing. My wife, who is infinitely wiser in her consumption of alcohol, felt out of sorts with all the standing and jostling. Thus, be warned. BarCode is a fabulous cocktail bar, but it could use a bit more square footage. That may be impossible in the ancient town center of Padova. In the meantime, I will continue to frequent BarCode when I can.

This place is awesome, it's tucked away in a small industrial area, but you dine in a garden. Cool…read moremusic, people and drinks. They brew their own beer and whisky on site. The chef makes modern foodie esq food. Delicious and very enjoyable. The staff speak English if you don't speak Italian. I highly recommend this microbrewery as a must. FYI They sell merch as well.

In the land of wine, CR/AK is a beer lover's oasis! The good folks at Crak are cranking out some…read moreseriously impressive beers. My husband says their IPAs are some of the best he's ever had and I'm a big fan of their lagers, stouts, and sours. They have collaborated with some great Stateside breweries like Other Half and Cigar City. So, those are especially fun beers to try. We love their outdoor beer garden (there is some indoor seating as well) -- lots of seating, dog friendly, foosball table. The atmosphere reminds me a lot of Austin, TX breweries. Parking is easy and plentiful. Not always the case in Italy! They also have a small food counter that serves delicious "brico," bread topped with all sorts of local ingredients such as squash blossoms, 'nduja, sausage, salami, peppers, and more! Be sure to check out their offerings when you visit and order one or two. They are not to be missed!