I happened to be working out across the street from grazie at the village and noticed a now open sign on the front of the building. this is exiciting because there is nothing better than feeding your deprived body after a long workout. I walked across the street to meet my buddy for some pizza and salad. Upon entering it was really loud and hard to hear. maybe because I am approaching the big 30 I am going deaf... maybe not? anyhow the restaurant is laid back with a wine bar and multiple tables and unique lighting throughout. I was approaced by the hostess and quickly seated around many families and kids playing on gameboys or portable dvds. Our waitress Lauren came over wearing a nice scarf and was a sweetheart. we later learned she manages the grazie in verrado. I asked her if she took a helicopter out there for work or just rode her bike. we started out with the salad emiliana which consisted of arugula, baby greens, onions, red peppers, pine nuts and freshly grated parmesan cheese with a balsamic vinagrette. This was tasty. lauren then brought us some fresh bread and olive oil with more cheese. good thing I am not lactose intolerant ladies :). we then ordered the pizza toscana with sausage. this was good. the crust was a little burnt but tasty. the sausage was great and it was a thin crust deal. The sauce was a little bland but we were starving and it was tasty. you can never really have bad pizza. Lauren then asked if we wanted desert. unfortunately she was not on the dessert list... so we were forced to try the dolce della casa which was GREAT.... This consisted of a slightly charred sweet calzone filled with chocolate hazelnut sauce and banana topped with vanilla ice cream. This was insanely great and you have two sizes to choose from small and large. the small is plenty to share for 2. Overall between the location, salad, desert and good waitress I will return soon.