The old “da Bigât” hostelry was once popular with intellectuals and workers, who would chat over a steaming plate of tripe, stockfish or “farinata” (a crunchy chick pea cake). The premises on Via Mazzini were also popular with the Brentau, figures who, until around 1950, performed a typical job exclusive to Acqui Terme: using a 50-litre recipient (brenta, hence the name), they drew the water that flowed from the “two mouthed” Bollente spring at 75ºC and delivered it to the families who requested it. The local people of Acqui Terme were defined as “sgaientò” (scalded) because, as soon as they were born, they were immersed in Bollente spring water carried to the home by the Brentau. During their work breaks, the Brentau used to stop at “da Bigât” to eat the classic “merenda sinoira” (an abundant high tea).

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