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| - Last evening I had the pleasure of dining at Vivo Kitchen in Sewickley. The aroma of those first Fall evening fires lingered in the air as I walked into this hip spot.
Great setting, vibrant crowd, elevated but yet simple menu , and efficient wait staff. All is well but a few suggestions to really make a polished finish at Vivo.
The wine ( red in particular) was too warm. It barely had a chill which made it almost non palatable. Now we all know that many people do not like cold red wine - me either. But we also know, especially if you have travelled down Chiati Road, that a Sicilian red is best served between 57* and 61*. It is much easier too over chill a red and let it warm, than to try and rehabilitate a too warm red by re-re chilling.
The second suggestion is an easy fix. Coffee without cream ? You have to be kidding ? We all respect different diet choices like vegan, paleo, Atkins , etc.
But really, how can you offer such superb French press coffee at the end of a tantalizing palate experience and serve a small creamer filled with 2% milk ?
Complete mistake.
Please tell me when these blemishes are cleared up. I can't wait to return for the flatbread with burrata and the heirloom tomatoe salad, followed by a true to form peanut butter fudge creme brûlée.
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