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| - First time in the Viagra Triangle tonight. Had a groupon for $40 and decided to try them out since their close to home. I did make a reservation but it was definitely unnecessary. There was less than 20 people and this place is big. Was pleasantly surprised with the warm greeting and the fact they have Lienenkugel Summer Shandy. Nice scenery and great music.
For apps we did the tuna napolean and arancini (fried risotto). The tuna is rare, crusted, sitting atop a tortilla chip (kinda, they call it a wonton) with a dab of wasabi sauce. Very light, refreshing and unique. If you like seared tuna, try this. The fried risotto reminds me of a mozzarella stick topped with sautéed onion and marinara sauce. This was really very good and more filling if you have a bigger appetite.
Entrees were; filet mignon and bolognese pasta. These dishes were five stars in my book. The filet is cooked medium, to perfection. Seared and seasoned like an experienced steak house. With the spinach, crab, mashed potato and bearnaise sauce, this is the best $29 I have ever spent. The pasta made me think I was in little Italy. Fresh pasta, tons of meat, parm cheese and truffle. Words cannot describe how good this pasta dish was. I was extremely pleased with all of our choices.
I hate the fact that this restaurant is not located in a more desirable area. I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience and I want other cool, young people to love it too. This place is a secret gem and I'm very lucky they are so close to home.
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