Trying to keep it local, we went to Arrivederci for lunch today.
Upon walking in the door, we were cheerily greeted by someone as they walked into the kitchen. It took a few minutes to get seated. It wasn't long at all and our adorable waiter, Kyle, stopped by the table. They had an eggplant special that sounded like it would be terrific if it were chicken instead of eggplant and a few other specials that sounded good - but we ended out ordering off the menu.
We both got the Gnocchi - the hubby got it as mentioned in the menu with pesto sauce, I asked for mine with the pink vodka sauce. Both were quite good (although, I do think I preferred the pesto). The serving size was so big that I only ate half (and a few pieces of bread to smutz around in the vodka sauce). Kyle brought me a box. Which I managed to leave sitting on the table. :(
damn it, I bet that would have re-heated nicely
Anywho, place wasn't busy - probably 3-4 other tables eating lunch and two on the patio having beverages. It was clean and a nice atmosphere (sort of what you'd expect an Italian place to look like). Once we got sat, the service was super.
We'll definitely go again. I hear good things about the pizza, perhaps we'll give that a try.... ?