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| - We made reservations at Five50 for 5:30pm on July 16th. We were greeted by the friendly hostesses. We were escorted to one of the booths - very comfortable.
First, we were served breadsticks and Artisan Sparkling Water.
Then I enjoyed the excellent appetizers and salads. The Grilled Garlic Sausage with white beans and fennel salad was my favorite and I also enjoyed the Arugula & Fennel salad. The Tomato Salad and Pork Porchetta were enjoyable too. Note: There were 3 adults a toddler and infant in our party, so we shared the tastes.
Our server, John, was professional, courteous and attended to our needs.
I told him a type of beer I liked and I asked what he recommended. He said a Ballast Point on tap - smooth.
We ordered two pizzas, a Truffle Pizza (more than mushrooms) and a Margherita Pizza topped with basil (my favorite of the two). The pizza was not greasy like some fast food delivery places. It was crisp and fine.
Having something sweet to go with your pizza is a must. I shared a Fried Zeppole with powdered lemon sugar and limoncello sabayon, and also the Milk-Chocolate-Lavender Custard dessert.
The architecture was fascinating: the cylindrical features, variety of materials, and choice of artwork. In different areas, you have black and white tiles, a dark wood, a long chalkboard (possibly 2) with menu items and drinks listed, light wood, a mesh of wood or metal.
We spent just under 90 minutes there. The All-Star Game was on the TV, but the TV wasn't "in your face" or the main focus of the restaurant.
After paying the bill, and was getting up, I asked our server about the different types of seating, just because I wanted to know. There is a private table for a group of about 10, some booths like the one we sat in, table seating from semi-private to what I would call "center of attention", and bar seating which is well spaced. As we were leaving, I saw the counter area and the ovens set at Five50 that's [550 degrees Fahrenheit]. I saw Shawn McClain and it was good to talk to him for a few seconds.
It's an excellent place to eat before an 8:00pm show, or any time for that matter.
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