The past Saturday the restaurant held a private party for a lively bunch. This group requested that we put on a Big Night. So that is what we did. We started with an Antipasto, a Frutta di Mare, Insalata of Asparagus and Mushrooms, Melanzana - Eggplant Parmigiano, Timpano, Lemon Roasted Rosemary Chicken, Butternut Squash Risotto, Polenta Cake with Plums and Italian Cookies with Cannolis. The wine was flowing, the espresso was perking and the music was melodic.
Everyone was waiting for Luis Prima, but he never did show. One comment was to keep drinking and he will appear! The crowd took the party outside in the parking lot and danced. What a special night, we all shared, friends and family alike.
We are 2nd generation Italo Americans from the Puglia Region. Our story is like many Italo Americans brought together via tradition, laughter, family and food. Since we could walk, we were in our grandparents' gardens reaching for the prized "seed" tomato. The "tasty tomato" is our life force; metaphor for love, food, tradition, memories, comfort, the market, summer canning, harvest, celebration, and much more. Share our family traditions as we build upon the legacy of our Italian Ancestry.
Food Is...
Family, Tradition, Memories, Flavors, Gatherings, Laughter, Life, Vitality, Comfort...Love.
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