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| - If you can find it...it's definitely worth the trip. I stopped in for lunch and after driving by the place twice, I found my way. The inside is really warm and cozy - not what you would expect from a place that is in a warehouse in the middle of nowhere.
I had the bruschetta to start - fresh bread with a basil pesto, roasted red peppers, and freshly pulled mozzarella. There were three decent sized pieces and I should really have stopped there because they were really filling. I definitely recommend sharing. This was followed by a salad, which consisted of arugula, tomatoes, parmesan, and a balsamic vinaigrette. This is the dish I could take or leave, but that's mostly because I don't love arugula. The tomatoes, dressing, and parmesan were all superior though.
I followed that up with a seasonal butternut squash gnocchi. This dish had a hazelnut mascarpone sauce and some sausage. I initially thought it was on the heavy side with the sauce, but that might have been because I was sort of full from the appetizer. The portion was plentiful and I barely made a dent. I took it home and had it for dinner and there were still some leftovers. The sauce separated a bit upon reheating (as any cream sauce will), but I simply mopped out the extra oil and found the leftovers even more delightful than the fresh dish. The gnocchi were just right and I would absolutely order it again.
They also added a few nice extra touches. They brought a little dish of marinated olives to start with. I hate olives and didn't try them, but I appreciated the gesture all the same. At the end of the meal, there was a complimentary shot of lemoncello and a little cookie. Just enough to top off a fabulous meal.
4 stars instead of 5 because I think if you are going to serve lunch, you should have a lunch menu. Lunch portions and lunch prices would have made the experience perfect. For dinner though, it's a winner. Not cheap, but worth the price and you can BYOB.
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