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| - There's always a buzzing crowd when I walk by Gusto 101 which has deterred me from dropping in for the longest time. After a meal here, I can certainly see why they're so popular.
What went in my belly:
Wine on Tap - $1/oz... doesn't get any better than that! I love that you can get your wine in any increment you want.
Cavolo Nero - lacinate kale, zante currants, toasted pine nuts, pecorino & lemon vinaigrette ($13.95). Great combination of flavours - sweetness from the currants, a bit of nuttiness and some citrus from the lemon vinaigrette. A must-order for kale fans.
Fettuccine ai Funghi - Portobello, porcini, oyster mushrooms, truffle paste, light cream sauce ($17.50). The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and the sauce had a wonderful deep and earthy flavour. The portion was also quite substantial. It tasted great for lunch the next day too.
Ricotta e Spinaci Ravioli - ricotta cheese, spinach, parmigiano, white wine, tomato sauce ($16.50). A tasty vegetarian filling and a nice tomato sauce. My only complaint would be that the pasta itself was a tad bit hard in texture but nevertheless, it was still a great dish.
Branzino alla Griglia - Mediterranean sea bass, fregola, escarole, spicy tomato jam, citrus emulsion ($27.95). An absolutely gorgeous dish that tasted every bit as good as it looked. Highly recommended if you don't feel like eating pasta or pizza.
Dolci Platter ($15.50) aka the dessert platter. This was the only misstep of the meal as we didn't find any of the desserts particularly memorable.
Despite the disappointing dessert, we still had a great time at Gusto 101. They've got two great patios, delicious food and you really can't pass up wine on tap at $1 per ounce!
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