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We came in on an incredibly blizzardy night, because when the rest of the world stays indoors, we like to brave the snow and... not cook. We were welcomed by Marino, the owner/chef/server. As soon as we sat down, he brought a teapot full of hot green tea to us and I was instantly in love. I don't know if this is a usual thing to do, but nothing says lovin' like a hot cup of green tea after a 15 minute walk through a cold snowy evening.
He was very friendly and wonderful all evening, and despite the fact that he was also cooking and serving another table, we never felt neglected. We got the bruschetta (tomato only), which was excellent. The Hubster got the chicken alfredo, which he loved, and I got the spaghetti bolognese. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side but the pasta was cooked perfectly. The servings were perfect.
At the end, he asked me if I was certain that I couldn't have dairy, then apologized as he presented a creme brulee, on the house, to the Hubster. DAMMIT.
Everything was very fresh and service was excellent. Prices were quite good, very comparable to the more popular Marcello's down the street, but the food was MUCH better. We'll definitely be back!
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