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| - OK, went back to NOCA again a few nights ago (Saturday) with two other couples. The place was packed and the vibe was good. I had a better chance to look over the wine list, and I was most impressed with NOCA's seclection of "Leonetti" from Washington State. For those who aren't familiar with it, Leonetti is HIGHLY ALLOCATED and considered one of the best wones in the United States...if you can find it. This is pricy juice, but it was cool to see it on the list. I told Eliot to get a hold of some "Quilceda Creek" and now we are talking!
We ended up ordering the Helen Turley Zin, which was excellent with a spicy but round finish.
Our waiter Frank was very helpful and recommended a Tortellini pasta appetizer for the table, along with the Sea Urchin. All were very yummy indeed, with a superb melding of layered flavors.
Let me segue to dessert if I may - the cotton candy this particualr night was friggin the best ever...Green Apple! Wow, everyone loved it and the flavor was melt in your mouth good.
We also ordered the homemade donuts with the three sauces - unbelievable! Our table felt the best sauce was the Strawberry, followed by the Dulce Le Leche and then the chocolate.
The Chocolate Chip cookie with the malt was good, but most agreed not up to the high bar that the donuts achieved...the cookie was a little too cloying and sweet, and the malted shake that comes with it was probably better by itself as a standalone.
All in all, NOCA is still heaven in a strip mall.
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