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| - I made reservations here because I was fortunate to have a coupon! This was my first time here and I had scored a coupon for a 5-item antipasto platter for free for playing a game on Facebook. My boyfriend and I got there early and there weren't many patrons there yet. I was greeted by waitress by name and asked me if I wanted to look over the drink menu. I was given an iPad to look over their drink menu which is something I haven't had happen before.
We ordered the antipasto plate which is normally $52 bucks for 5 choices but in my case was free. I chose Parmigiano Reggiano (because they didn't have any Castelmagno), Formaggio Sottocenere, Bresaola, Porchetta, and Mortadella. All of it was really good but I think my favorite was the Porchetta which really just melted. The platter comes with a little dish of honey and balsamic dipping sauces for the cheese.
Parmigiano Reggiano - Emilia Romagna, Cow Milk, Hard, Fragrant, Savory
Formaggio Sottocenere - Veneto, Cow Milk, Semi-Soft, Mild Taste, White Truffle Flavored, Aged in Ashes
Bresaola - Air-Dried Salted Beef
Porchetta - Slow-Roasted Pork Loin Wrapped in Pancetta
Mortadella - Cooked Pork Sausage
For dinner we ordered:
Risotto - Robiolina cheese Asparagus, Artichokes,Fava Beans, Sweet Peas - $34 bucks
Branzino Di Orbetello - Pan-Seared Imported Tuscan Sea Bass, Charred Heirloom Tomato Coulis, Fennel-Fingerling Potato Cake, Asparagus - $41 bucks
While I liked my sea bass, I couldn't help but thing that it needed a little salt and pepper. The potato cake that came with it though really tied the dish together.
At the end of the meal we were given a little plate with some dessert bites (free) that had a caramel corn, fudge bite, lemon cookie, and some other little nosh.
All-in-all it was pretty good and while I may not come back on my own I still think it is a place I would eat if others were full. Of course it is expensive but if I can get another coupon in the future then I'll probably come back.
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