I cannot believe how fast I wanted to get to my pc and write this review. I'm still a new yelper, and have my list of reviews I need to write, but this was a priority.
My dearest friend suggested we do lunch here. She had warned me about the neighborhood. I'm not a snob, and have eaten at various questionable locales, but I have to admit, this made me raise an eyebrow. Had anyone else recommended it, I would have kept on driving.
It's tucked away in that corner in Circle K. Just pull in the Circle K parking lot, give it a minute, parking will free up, trust me, it's WORTH IT.
Yes it's tiny, about 4 tables, that seat about 4 people each. Very clean, you are pleasantly surprised to walk inside. You are greeted by Chef/Owner/Waiter - he is amazing. I didn't catch his name, but he's it, with a few others in the kitchen - which is at full view. He's pleasant, and makes you feel like he's known you for years.
I couldn't decide on the menu. I have not found any gnocci that is decent at restaruants, so when I saw it on the menu it is where I gravitated. My mistake was turning the menu around (2 sided) because not only did my 5 can't decide items on the front, I now had more on the back. Then our kind host offers up specials!! I left it to chef's suggestion, by offering up the gnocci and linguine. He suggested the gnocci, with choice of sauces and he suggested the pink - which is the vodka sauce. OH MY GOODNESS!!! The portion was a dinner size portion (this was lunch time). I pierced one of the gnocci's with my fork, and it didn't resist. I tested another one, and again, perfection, like stabbing mash potatoes - no resistance. Then the taste - WOW. They were like tiny silk pillows in your mouth. The vodka sauce had a very meaty flavor for a meatless sauce, I was surprised that my plate was completely clean and I didn't even use their incredible bread to mop up the sauce on the plate, just the pillows of gnocci.
Service was great, by mid meal the place was full, and he took care of everyone, ensuring ice teas were refilled, he even had a delivery - said he'd be right back, and drove off. (Kitchen help remained - who ensured again ice teas were topped off).
When we departed, we saw him in the kitchen, busy, so didn't say goodbye, but he came out, and thanked us while we walked the mini mall parking lot to our car.
I wish I was in the delivery area - but then again, I really don't need to gain any more weight!! I'll be back, and I sure hope word catches on about this place!