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| - We put together a group of eight to come have family dinner here during Yelp Restaurant Week. Great company and a delicious meal, nothing better than that!
Allyson D, John H, and myself decided to share a bunch of things. We started with Fagottini Mare e Monte (Stuffed Crepe Purses with Maine Lobster, Summer Squash, Vodka Sauce), their infamous calamari (tossed in a jalapeno honey citrus butter), and the Polpettine di Agnello (Lamb Meatballs, Eggplant Caponata, Shaved Ricotta Salata). All delicious, the star was the calamari. Pro tip: make sure you stir it all up in the bowl so it soaks up the butter sauce. Chef Luca also sent out the antipasto alla Luca (Siano Bufala Mozzarella, Proscuitto di Parma, Cantaloupe, Garlic Crostini, Mixed Marinated Olives, Grilled Market Vegetables) and Caprese Moderna (his take on a fried green tomato). I love the tomato. It's such a unique dish.
For main dishes we ordered: Caposante in Padella (seared scallops, Squid Ink Gnocchi Sautée Mushroom and Spinach, Safron, Beurre Blanc), Fettucine con Prosciutto Cotto, Funghi, Piselli e Gorgonzola (Fettucine Pasta, Ham, Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Gorgonzola), and lasagna. All three were really good. The squid ink gnocchi was fantastic. I think the fettucine may have edged out as my favorite, though.
For dessert, Chef Luca sent out their chocolate pizza, gelato, and semifredo. A perfect ending to such a delicious meal.
Our server Matt was amazing. He handled our table of eight flawlessly. John, the GM, was such a gracious host. I have always been a big fan of his.
Consider this my love letter to say goodbye. Luca Modern Italian Kitchen will close its doors after Easter brunch on Sunday. Chef Luca and Jessica decided to close the restaurant to focus on family, and who can blame them for that? We love you guys and are so excited to see what life has in store for you post-restaurant.
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