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| - Beautiful and delicious. Hubby and I went out for a date. We were looking for tapas and wandered to Scottsdale. Impressed by the Bruchetta Board my children and I enjoyed at the Tempe location, I was eager for my husband to enjoy the experience as well.
Postino is a semi-outdoor, open concept. Even though it was hot on the outside, with the misters, it felt surprisingly cool.
We were ushered to a table immediately by our lovely hostess. Our attentive server took care of us, providing careful service that was not overbearing.
I enjoyed my refreshing Bellini ($5 everyday/all the time). Hubby ordered a Pilsner on tap that stayed cold through the evening.
We ordered 2 Bruschetta Boards ($15 each). You select from a list of toppings. They organized the Bruchetta from mildest flavors to most robust. Board 1: Brie and Green Apple with preserves, Prosciutto with figs, Smoked Salmon with Pesto, Burrata and Bacon. Board 2: Warm artichoke, Pistachio and date, Pesto Salami and Seasonal: Romanesco and cauliflower. This was a feast for the senses. The boards are colorful, packed with flavor and textures. Our favorites were the well balanced Brie, green apple and preserves combination that balanced sweet, savory and tart. The smoked salmon was delicate, accented by the pesto and capers. We were surprised by the Romanesco cauliflower combination. We liked the textures of the roasted corn and cauliflower on the Romanesco backdrop. We thought the weakest combinations were the Warm artichoke and the Pistachio Date pairings. They were not bad, just not outstanding.
Thank you, Postino, for a lovely dining experience. I did not disappoint my Honey with this recommendation.
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