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| - We decided to stop in because one of our diners had a gift card... So we headed north on 79 after an evening at the Point (to see the giant duck).
The lot was full, and we almost headed back toward Ohio River Ave, but got out to check. Nice place, but located between a gas station and housing complex.
When I entered, I was weary to see the table-tops -- immaculate with fine settings - but I was in khaki shorts. As I turned to leave, the incoming group had small children, and looked as if they were dressed for a little-league game. Mesh shorts and all.
So we stayed. Glad we did.
"Casual Fine Dining" is an understatement. Professional staff and fine food served among casually hip (or not-so-hip) soccer moms on the way home from practice. Decent wine list, and small menu. The calimari was some of the best around, get it! Great with the (bottled) sweet-chili sauce. The stuffed zucchini ribbons were tasty, if soggy.
The veal marsala had a great sauce, and the stuffed double pork chop was cooked perfectly, bones frenched, and lightly stuffed with a mix of green apples, sausage, banana peppers and sage. Amazing.
Unfortunately, the mashed reds were cold and congealed.
The pasta dishes were bland and boring. Olive Garden serves better.
Choose wisely, and you won't be disappointed.
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