Anteprima

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The meal I had was both delicious and adventurous. It is unusual to find well made chestnut filled pasta in a sauce that is both complimentary and not overpowering. The fennel salad was outstanding with thinly shaved fennel in a light citrus dressing mixed with the right amount of pomegranate seeds and fresh orange slices. Pomegranated is an ingredient that is paticular to the venteo region and is rarely seen is many so called "authentic"italian recipes. The aranchini were light and rendolent of the most flavorful risotto with out any hint of greasiness and with the right amount of mozzarella in a light ,fresh marinara. The tripe, again , an unusual chice , but, very norhtern Italian was rich and tasty in a light tomato broth with a genuine bruschetta. Brushetta meaning literlly to burn, piece of bread as an accompaniment. The array of desserts we tried was so wonderfully typical of true Italian cuisine. Not too sweet, fresh ingredients such as a firm but well baked bead filled with a light mascapone and surroun ded with a reduction of port and liquor soaked currants. The chocolate desset was reminiscent of a deconstructed gionduja with a shortbread like crust and halved roasted hazelnuts underneath the perfect bittersweet filling. the biscotti were pwefect and thin and freshly mad. They were accompanied by a glass of vin santo for dipping. this is one of the most authentic italina ding establishments in the city. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and made you feel like you were in their home and special. My best "find" of the year. Oh yes, and the wines are well chosen reasonable and delicious! Try the Primitivo.