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| - Was staying down the street at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak for a conference and heard several people, including the concierge recommend this family owned restaurant for their great Italian food, including their fresh made pastas.
It was close to 9 p.m.when I arrived be myself to a quiet restaurant. I decided to eat at the bar since the dining room was nearly empty at this time. I was greeted by Robby, the extremely friendly bar tender, who welcomed me, shook my hand and asked for my name, which he addressed me by for the rest of the evening.
I found out through the course of dinner that Robby's family owned the restaurant (one of two in Phoenix).
His family is first generation Italian (although Robby sounds straight out of N.Y. but he says he's never even been), and recipes are family recipes with some ingredients his mom won't even reveal to him.
I ordered the special, shrimp parm, which included a house salad with homemade Italian dressing - delicious. The shrimp parm was a nice portion of large butterflied shrimp, lightly breaded and topped with melted parm, and a side of spaghetti with marinara. Cooked to perfection.
The food was delicious, but what l enjoyed the most was Robby's humor, and the way he made a lone diner feel comfortable and at home. I will be back the next time I'm in the area. Thanks Rob!
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