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Boca Kitchen Bar Is “Smokin”…New Restaurant Opens in Hyde Park

Filed under: Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, CIPS, Hyde Park Real Estate, Living in Downtown Tampa, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Restaurants in Tampa, South Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent

I have been driving past Boca for several weeks, in the old “Smoke” space on Platt St.   Happy to see “Smoke” evaporate(you can find that review here, too), I was looking forward to a new look, AND, a much better menu.
I made reservations for lunch, and was joined by my favorite “foodie” friend, which is always an epicurean adventure of multiple courses! Thankfully, they have enclosed the outdoor patio, so the space itself is much roomier AND air conditioned. We were promptly greeted by Erika, who, truly, ranks among the “rock stars” of wait staff. She was beyond attentive and, by the time we got to dessert, I think she was “reading our minds”. More on that later…
We decided to share one of the Flatbreads as a first course, and my friend wanted one with the Burrata Cheese, so we ordered the So-Cal…Spicy Tomato Jam, Tomato, Burrata Cheese and Basil Pesto. The toppings were absolutely the freshest, but the crust was a little tough and it needed some salt. No salt, or pepper, on the table, is one of my pet peeves, but Erika promptly brought us some fresh sea salt and pepper. ** Note to all restaurants**…please put salt and pepper on the table!
Our Entrees were the Steak & Egg Salad, and one of the day’s specials, an Oyster PoBoy with Homemade Chips.
I like my steak to “moo” and my eggs to “cheep”, or they are too well done. I am very specific when I place an order and the kitchen delivered the dish perfectly…Grilled Flank Steak, Grilled Radiccio and Frisee Greens with a fresh fried egg and a blue cheese crumble vinaigrette, all done with the appropriate “rareness”. It was fabulous…and HUGE!


Not a fan of Oysters, I had to trust my friend when she showered praise on her PoBoy, especially the house-baked Ciabbata bread and fresh horseradish on the side. Now, really full, but what’s a food review without dessert, right? In deciding to “share”, we were discussing our options in front of Erika and had narrowed it to Hot Chocolate Truffle “Bon Bons” with Strawberry Fields Cream or The Homage to Ybor…a red apple cobbler with dolce de Leche Ice Cream, Nutella Ganache and smoke Coconut Crumb. We never actually “told” Erika what our choice was, but she overheard me discuss my aversion to Strawberry(and only Strawberry) Ice Cream and placed our order for the Homage to Ybor. Great service!
Upon exiting, we were greeted by the chef, Chad McColgin, who took our “flatbread” critique very well and we chatted about our enjoyable dining experience. We left with a basket of assorted, locally grown tomatoes, as Boca Kitchen Bar is also a “market” for some local produce and unique products made in-house.
I can’t wait to head back to Boca for dinner!
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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   03.21.2012

Fly Bar…A Unique Dining Option in Downtown Tampa

Filed under: Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Best Places to Live in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Downtown Tampa Events, Living in Downtown Tampa

Fly Bar sits on the Northern Edge of Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa. Despite it’s “out of the way” location, it’s unique menu and atmosphere make it a busy place any night of the week. A combination bar scene/tapas menu/restaurant, with music nearly every night, it has a little something for everyone. I have just two gripes about Fly Bar: 1) It is TOOOOO loud. They really need to turn the music down in order to have a dinner conversation, and 2) They refuse to put salt and pepper on thhe table. Yes, they will bring it, if you ask, but the wait staff gets rushed, so ASK for it upfront!
The menu is a delightful assortment of Cold Plates, Salads, “nibble food” and entrees. The seasonal menu changes, so last night I enjoyed the Panko Crusted Goat Cheese with charred cherry pomodoro sauce, along with Seared Red Fish and Crab Gumbo. It was perfectly spiced, and the addition of garbanzo beans was a nice change from the “usual” rice.
The Seared Grouper with white bean stew and wilted spinach, as well as, the Grilled Hangar Steak are also favorites on the menu. Mondays feature half-priced bottles of wine, which offers a nice selection, and a guitarist! Beer drinkers will be happy, too, with many interesting options to choose from!

Fly Bar on Urbanspoon

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   02.26.2012

Cafe Pont Pleases the Palate

Filed under: Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Restaurants in St Pete, Restaurants in Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Market, Things to do in Tampa

Located in an unassuming strip mall in Largo, Cafe Pont is the perfect example of “Never Judge a Book by it’s Cover”! I have been enjoying this fabulous restaurant for many years, but after a recent dining experience with some friends who had never been there, I had to put it back on my “dine more often” list.

Osso Bucco

From start to finish, Cafe Pont is always amazing.  We enjoyed sips of Mushroom Bisque and Pumpkin Curry Crab Bisque, while awaiting our first course.  All agreed that our choices were delicious: from the Beefsteak Salad and Beet Salad  to the Sea Bass and THREE orders of Osso Bucco, we were very happy.  For dessert, we ordered a Raspberry Creme Brulee, Chocolate Tart and Artisinal Cheese Plate.  A selection of assorted chocolates topped the finish to a lovely evening. A bottle of Ferrari Carano Tresor was the perfect wine on a perfect night!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   11.10.2011

Downtown Tampa Restaurants…Samaria Cafe is a MUST

Filed under: Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Best Tampa Schools, Buying a House in Tampa, Downtown Tampa Events, Florida Real Estate, Hyde Park Real Estate, MLS Search, Moving to Tampa, Restaurants in Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent

I have recently discovered a little “gem” of a family-owned restaurant for Breakfast and Lunch in Downtown Tampa! The Samaria Cafe, owned by a lovely couple who always stop by to “chat”, and check on the food, and the service, is THE place to go.

The menu is filled with so many choices, the hardest decision is “what to choose”!! Everything is fresh, and homemade. In many visits, I have never been disappointed! I usually order Quiche, or Eggs Benedict, but last time I was really in the mood for a “Croque Madame”, which is popular in France, and simply a  Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, with a fried egg on top. Not on their menu, so I asked if I could have the Monte Cristo with a Fried Egg on top…No problem and it arrived with TWO eggs, perfectly cooked to my request. The owners and staff are so wonderful and the food is fabulous, it is the BEST breakfast spot in Downtown Tampa!

Samaria Cafe on Urbanspoon

While I am a “foodie”, my REAL profession is REAL ESTATE, so if you are looking for that perfect condo in Downtown Tampa, Channelside, Harbour Island, Hyde Park, South Tampa, or anything in the Suburbs, or need help finding the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, just contact me!

 

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   10.17.2011

Restaurant Week Launch Party…My “Winning Picks”…Tampa Real Estate News and more!

Filed under: Best Places, Restaurants in St Pete, Restaurants in Tampa, Tampa Real Estate

Last night was the Launch Party for Dine Tampa Bay’s Restaurant Week, which takes place from August 19 – September 2. Over 40 of the Tampa Bay Area restaurants will be offering prix-fixe menus and several of the restaurants offered “samples” last night, so here are my “winners” and “losers” from the evening events!

The highlight of the night was a “celebrity chef/news personality” team cook-off. Five teams were given a bag of ingredients, on the order of the Reality show, “Chopped”, and had to create a unique dish in TWENTY minutes. The chef could only counsel the media celebrity…no touching, or cooking, allowed. The “mystery bag” contained chicken cutlets, broccoli florets, greek yogurt, guava paste and “cheese in a spray can”….no doubt the “challenge” ingredient in the bunch. Yes, they had some spices and condiments to work with, but as they shouted “Ready, Set, Go”, I wandered among the “cooking teams” making mental notes of who I thought the winner should be. I quickly honed in on the Preston Rudie(10 News) and Gerry Myalynowsky (Puff n Stuff Catering),team, who had created a “roulade” filled with the broccoli and cheese and were busily working on sauce with the guava paste. They offered me a taste and extracted my opinion. “Too Sweet”, I said. Gerry said, “Listen to the lady” and Preston followed the instruction, adding a few ingredients to “soften” the “sweet” and when they whisked the yogurt into the mix, sliced the roulade and plated it perfectly….I predicted their win! And, win, they did! Kudos…Preston has hidden talents in the kitchen! And, Gerry provided an amazing “fig” appetizer for all of us to “nosh” on throughout the night. I want that recipe! They were both “winners” all the way around.

A few restaurants from the group participating in Restaurant Week were offering samples from their menus. I would have liked EVERY sample to come from the Restaurant Week menus, because they might have swayed me to add a few more restaurants to my “already reserved” list. Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for chefs to “step outside the box” and create a unique menu, not just selections from the regular menu. That’s MY opinion, for what it’s worth.

Here are my thoughts on what I sampled last night:

Melting Pot: No Fondue in sight! They offered a “Bruschetta” from their appetizer menu. It was very tasty: Salmon, Capers and Sun-dried tomatoes were perfectly blended atop a slice of toasted baguette. It would be perfectly paired with a light, white wine, like a Sauvignon Blanc. It was a “Winner”.

Melting Pot on Urbanspoon

Bella’s: This “South Tampa” staple has been turning out consistent food for many years. It was great to see Larry, who has been with Bella’s for the duration! Their bruschetta and chopped salad have been pleasing palates for years. Last night was no exception. Yes, they were simple and not “outside the box”, but no complaints. “Winner”.

Bella's Italian Cafe on Urbanspoon

Grillsmith: This local chain offers one of the best menus when you need ” something for everyone”. It is one of my favorite places to take clients for lunch, kids for dinner, or nibble on something with a glass of wine in the bar. I admit, that I usually order the same few things, so I was happy to step outside of “my” box and will be adding their offerings to my next visit. The lemon feta chicken was a yummy melange of chicken, artichoke, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, basil and lemon butter sauce. Delicious! Their “Voodoo Shrimp” was perfectly seasoned with a creole seasoning and served on buttered, toasted baguette. It was a “win” for Grillsmith.

Grillsmith on Urbanspoon

Chart House: I know the Chart House from my college years in Rhode Island, but I had yet to visit their latest venture in the former “Landry’s” space on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Their “nibble” last night was very popular! it was a Crab Mango Stack: a base of avocado, topped with fresh, spicy, mango salsa, lump crabmeat, remoulade sauce and a few slices of crispy wonton. BIG WIN!

Chart House on Urbanspoon

Roy’s: This was my only disappointment of the evening. Roy’s “taste” was a butterfish in a soy glaze, topped with caviar. The fish was fresh, but the dish was overwhelmingly salty. I pushed the caviar aside after the first bite, but it was still “too salty”…too much soy sauce, or too much salt? No idea…but, sorry,
Roy’s was a “Loser”.

Roy's on Urbanspoon

Be sure to make reservations for Restaurant Week! I already have four reservations and am working on a few more! Check out the menus and make your plans early. I guarantee the best places will be booked very soon!

If you “spot me” in any of the Featured Restaurants during Restaurant Week, please stop by my table and say “hi”. I’ll be blogging on my all of my dining experiences all along the way!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   07.29.2011

Luxury Homes in Tampa Neighborhoods…Avila…Tampa Home Search and The Best Tampa Neighborhoods

Filed under: Avila, Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Buying a House in Tampa, Celebrity Homes inTampa, Golf Course Communities in Tampa, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Moving to Tampa, Tampa Real Estate

Moving to Tampa and searching for a “Luxury Home”?  One of the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa to consider for the Luxury Home buyer is Avila!

A beautifully landscaped, gated community, in the heart of Tampa, Avila is nestled in the Lake Magdalene area.  Centrally located, it is convenient for commuting to Downtown Tampa, The Westshore Business District or Tampa International Airport. It offers an exclusive,  private, Country Club, Estate-Sized homes on magnificent lots and is truly one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Tampa. The 24- hour manned security guardhouse offers the ultimate in privacy, for the most discriminating buyers.

Avila Tampa Real Estate

This home in Avila boasts over 5900 square feet on lakefront lot of  more than 1/2 acre.  It is currently listed for $1,850,000.

You can see all of the current listings in Avila, one of Tampa’s Best Neighborhoods, here.  For information on other Luxury Homes in Tampa, please contact me.

Considering a move to Tampa? You can expect to find a home in Tampa, in desirable school district,  from 300K to several million.

There is  a neighborhood for every budget! Read some of my previous articles on Relocation to Tampa, or Tampa Neighborhoods:

 

Davis Island,

Cheval

Moving to Tampa? Check the School District!

Looking for real estate in Tampa? If you are buying a house in Tampa, or Selling a house in Tampa, I can help with any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate…contact me! Just give me specifics of what you are looking for and you will receive the newest listings on the market!

 

You can search my site, on the right sidebar, for any article related to Tampa Real Estate, Neighborhoods, or Restaurants.  Just type in a search word in the search box!

You can read my restaurant reviews on Urban Spoon, too! If you have ANY questions about Moving to Tampa, The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa, or anything else that you need for your Relocation to Tampa, please do not hesitate to call me at 813.629.5757, or email me today!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   05.23.2011

What Are The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa? The Best School Districts in Tampa? Consider Harbour Island for the Plant High School District

Filed under: Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Best Places to Live in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Buying a House in Tampa, CDD in Tampa, Channelside Tampa, Cheval Homes, Davis Islands Real Estate, Flood Zones in Tampa, Gated Communities in Tampa, Gorrie Elementary, Harbour Island, Hyde Park Real Estate, International Real Estate, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MacDill AFB, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, Moving to Tampa, New Tampa, Newsome High School, Places to Live, Plant High School, Schools in Tampa, South Tampa, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Waterfront Homes in Tampa, Westchase, Westshore Yacht Club

If you are moving to Tampa and looking for a home, and a neighborhood, that offers a “low maintenance” lifestyle in the heart of the city, Harbour Island may be for you! Located in the Plant High School District, it is the MOST desirable school district in the County. Rated in the “Top 100 High Schools in the U.S.”, families with children and busy professionals enjoy the lifestyle and the resale value of the Plant High District and  Harbour Island.

I have two homes under contract on Harbour Island, for two families with children of all ages,  who were looking for GREAT Schools, a safe neighborhood, and being close to all of the wonderful things to do in Tampa, especially close to Downtown Tampa and Hyde Hyde Park. When families, with children, are looking for the combination of “family friendly” neighborhoods and “good schools”, they must make a choice between South Tampa and it’s many neighborhoods, including Harbour Island, or one of the many suburbs outside of the City of Tampa.  It is confusing at best! If you are moving to Tampa and need help…just make the search easier for yourself and email me!

Here’s the scoop on Harbour Island….just south of Downtown Tampa, it is in the Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Middle and Plant High School District…

On the waterfront, just blocks from downtown Tampa, Harbour Island offers the combination of prestige, convenience, 24 -hour security in a gated environment, and a comfortable lifestyle, in a variety of neighborhoods. You can walk to Jackson’s Bistro for dining on the Terrace, or over to the Channelside area for dining, movies or shopping. The Harbour Island Athletic Club has a pool, tennis, spa and the ultimate workout facilities. The St. Pete Times Forum, home to The Tampa Bay Lightning, is just a short walk from home. Harbour Court and Seddon Cove feature condominiums with city, or waterviews, with prices starting in the 200’s . Townhomes are available in several neighborhoods, ranging from the 300’s to the 600’s in Harbour Bay. The Keys is a “Key West” style neighborhood with single family home prices  from the 500’s. Villas dominate Port Royal and St. Tropez, with non-waterfront starting in the 700’s and waterfront prices over 1 million. Single Family Homes  are available from 800K and up! The quiet streets are filled with kids (and parents) biking through the neighborhoods.

Considering a move to Tampa? Contact me! You can expect to find a home in Tampa, in desirable school district,  from 300K to several million.  There is  a neighborhood for every budget! Read some of my previous articles on Relocation to Tampa, or Tampa Neighborhoods:

Davis Island,

Cheval

Moving to Tampa? Check the School District!

Looking for real estate in Tampa? If you are buying a house in Tampa, or Selling a house in Tampa, I can help with any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate…contact me! Just give me specifics of what you are looking for and you will receive the newest listings on the market!

 

You can search my site, on the right sidebar, for any article related to Tampa Real Estate, Neighborhoods, or Restaurants.  Just type in a search word in the search box!

You can read my restaurant reviews on Urban Spoon, too!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   05.12.2011

New Tampa…One of the Best Neighborhoods and Best School Districts in Tampa

Filed under: Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Best Places to Live in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Best Tampa Schools, Buying a House in Tampa, CDD in Tampa, Cheval Homes, Golf course communities in Tampa, New Tampa, Tampa Home Search, Tampa MLS Listings, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market

Where are the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa? Where are the best schools in Tampa? Many of my clients are choosing the “New Tampa” area, which is convenient to I-75, and located in the NW section of Tampa. Why?

New Tampa offers new or “newer” construction, highly rated schools in Tampa, nicely landscaped neighborhoods and plenty of shopping and restaurants within a five mile radius. With the majority of homes priced from 250K to 500K, it is a popular area for families with children and military relocation to MacDill Air Force Base. There is plenty of golf, tennis and various activities in each of the New Tampa neighborhoods.
New Tampa House
You can find the latest listings in New Tampa here, or, contact me, for more specifics about other options for the Best Neighborhood in Tampa for your family! If you are interested in new construction, most of those homes are not listed, so contact me with a specific request for new homes in Tampa in the best school districts in Tampa!

For seventeen years, I have been moving families into all of these wonderful Tampa Neighborhoods in top-rated school districts in Tampa:

For more information about the Tampa Real Estate market, Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles, MacDill AFB, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, Pasco County, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Houses in the Plant High School District, Tampa Schools, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa, the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, or International Real Estate contact me.

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   05.07.2011

NoHo Bistro Moves to New Digs In Palma Ceia…Not Soon Enough!

Filed under: Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Best Tampa Schools, Moving to Tampa, Restaurants in Tampa, South Tampa

One of my favorite aspects of assisting Clients with their move to Tampa, is talking about all of the great restaurants throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Though I live in South Tampa, unlike some of my “neighbors”, I do venture North of Kennedy Boulevard, both for work and, especially for great food!

NoHo Bistro was a wonderful experience!  The small dining room was quiet as few  diners ventured out due to the heavy rain and tornadoes yesterday. We were warmly greeted at the door and the server was very affable, and well-versed, about the wine list and the menu. We bonded  about loving Pork Belly and Steak Tres Saignant!  He recommended a little known French Wine and his description was “spot on”.  I knew, at that point, it was going to be a lovely dinner.

A nice touch, and change from the usual “baguette”,  were the cheddar and pepper scones, served with homemade (yes, homemade) butter with a touch of fruit. It was sublime. For the starters, we chose the Orange and Avocado salad with micro greens and pickled onion, along with the “soup of the day”…a very spicy corn and potato chowder.  Very Spicy for some, perhaps, but not me….it was delicious.  Next up were the Ancho Dusted Grouper, served with an avocado,  tomato and orange salsa and the Butter-Roasted Flat Iron Steak (tres saignant, of course) , Pommes anna and perfectly crisp broccolini.  I was hoping for a Pork Shank, as they are soooo yummy and rarely found on a menu, but, alas, there were none.  Next time, I promise! The “chosen” dessert caught my eye with the first glance of the menu…The Key Lime Raspberry Trifle was amazing…coconut pound cake layered with key lime custard and raspberry coulis! It was all just fabulous.  I appreciate that they use local purveyors, for the freshest ingredients, along with helping the local economy.

At this point, the owner approached and mentioned that my name, on the reservation, seemed “familiar”, so he had “googled” me and found my Urban Spoon reviews.  I laughed and told him not to worry…the review would be great…and it is!

I had the great fortune, last night, of being the “last customer” at the NoHo Bistro before they close in  their current location and move to some “new digs” in Palma Ceia.  They promised the same menu, with some additions, along with a bar and liquor license.   I will, very likely, be their “first customer” when they become reincarnated as “Bistro Bleu”, and  open in their new spot on MacDill Avenue, in May.  Save me a table, in a quiet corner, please…now you are in  “my neighborhood” and you will see me often…very often! Welcome to South Tampa!
The NoHo Bistro on Urbanspoon

Jackie Colson-Miller is a Tampa Real Estate Agent and Foodie, who blogs at www.RealEstateSizzle.com!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   04.01.2011

Dining in Downtown Tampa? Try Pizzaiolo Bavaro!

Filed under: Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Restaurants in Tampa

Tucked into a tiny spot in Downtown Tampa, Pizzaiolo Bavoro, features wood-fired pizzas, Homemade Pasta, and some great Antipasti. The salads are fabulous and large enough to share, as are the thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas. I love the Antipasto Italiano…a perfect mix of prosciutto, mortadella, sopprassata, olives, provolovone, asiago and parmigiano! It is a meal in itself! My favorite pizza is the prosciutto…okay, so I’m a HUGE carnivore, but vegetarians can feast on Ravioli al Formaggio, Penne, Tagliatelle or one of the many pizza options. The small space is ALWAYS packed on a weekend night, so make a reservation, or get there early!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   03.18.2011

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