Who doesn't love a map of Italy as your place mat?
I can't say enough about the little gem called Michael A's. It is spot on every time that we have been there. It is not a fancy-pants italian place trying to sell you on some new wave dinners. It is simple, original Italian fare. Every week my mom would make home made red sauce, so I have some high standards. This is one of the only red sauces that I will order out. It is sweet, but not overly so and you have a choice or meat or marinara.
There are may things that I enjoy about Michael A's but here are some highlights:
1. Sometimes Michael himself welcomes you (if he isn't in the front, he is making the food.)
2. Each meal comes with a salad AND (Not OR, AND) soup (if you are ordering pasta. Entrees come with a side and a soup or salad)
3. The pasta is always cooked to perfection. A little al dente, but never soggy.
4. The prices can't be beat. My go-to spaghetti and meatball is $11. Remember that comes with soup and a salad and bread is waiting for you at the table. Entrees range from $10-25, and you leave full every time or fill up on soup and salad and have a meal to take home.
Step outside the city for a fun date night in Old Italia. (Don't forget the tiramasu)