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| - After a disappointing lunch at the near-by Cantina Laredo, my wife and I decided to try the Brio Tuscan Grill for dinner (and no, we don't normally eat out twice in one day. It was our anniversary, so we splurged).
Let me tell you, the Brio Tuscan Grille was the polar opposite of Cantina Laredo.
At the recommendation of our fabulous server Asia, we both started off with the lobster bisque. This was a thing of beauty. Rich, creamy and delightful, it was a meal in and of itself.
I had the Pasta Alla Vodka, a "Delicate handmade pasta filled with Ricotta cheese, tossed with crispy prosciutto, garlic, basil and a Tomato Parmesan cream sauce" (and no vodka...). $14.95. Asia suggested adding a grilled chicken breast, which complemented it very well (and wound up only be $2 more).
My wife had Roasted Chicken & Butternut Squash Risotto, "Sautéed with garlic, crispy prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and basil", also $14.95. I don't do squash, but the bride reported it was "cooked to perfection".
Despite the healthy portions and the rich food, we had to have the stupid desert tray brought over. Big mistake as they were impossible to pass up. We opted to share a Creme Brulee Dolchino Trio Sampler. These were served in little espresso cups and our sampler included caramel, vanilla bean, and banana foster varieties. This stuff is really good, and good for ya! All were fantastic, and the sampler size was more than adequate for both of us, especially after gorging on the pasta and bisque.
Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was great.
Total bill for two, with two cocktails, two appetizers, two entrees and one desert was $67.67 (not including tip).
We'll definitely be back!
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