"10"^^ . "2013-07-19T00:00:00"^^ . "2"^^ . "2"^^ . "Authentic, Delicious, & Fabulous... the Trifecta!\n\nWe popped into this establishment with relatively high expectations. After all, we had eaten at the owner's other venue and were rather smitten with those offerings. \n\nSo once through the doors, a few things had become apparent...\n\n 1) Clearly the buzz had gotten out about this hot spot, because the lobby was packed, so call ahead and get a reservation!\n\n2) The zesty aromas were taunting all of us leading to a ridiculous amount of anticipation and salivation. \n\n3) This was going to be splendid. There is no way that it wouldn't be. Yummy. \n\nUpon being seated, we were promptly served freshly baked focaccia bread with dipping oil. There really isn't a better way to kick off an Italian feast, than a basket filled with piping hot bread! We indulged ourselves a little and ordered the Calamari Fritta and the Zucchini Fritte. Both were served in an artful style with flavors bursting off of the plate. The Zucchini Fritte was literally gorgeous!\n\nNow that your taste buds are yearning for more written food porn, I should take you on a journey through the entrees. When I dine out with friends, we all employ the \"family plate\" concept. We are all going to order different meals and share with each other. That being said, at the table we ordered the Chicken Marsala, Tuna Steak with Pasta (Special), Chicken Carbonara (Special), and the Short Rib Agnolotti, Without exaggeration, I can say that not only were all of the dishes oozing with goodness, they were all at the top of the Italian food chain as far as flavors go. \n\nThe marina smothered angle hair pasta that accompanied the Marsala was by far the best marinara that I have ever had the honor of eating. The creamy Carbonara sauce was sinfully rich, and the Short Rib Agnolotti was sooo unique and inventive that I can not get the taste out of my head since! \n\nNaturally, being a full-figured gent I ordered a dessert for the table... Yup, Fried Dough! It was to die for! Fresh Pizzelles also made their way to our table, and I must say that they too topped the cake. \n\nI give this place FIVE delicious stars! A must-eat and a pleasant escape from the Little Italy parking nightmare."^^ . . . . "5"^^ .