If I had the option, the next time I return, I would just skip the meatballs and ask for the sauce over polenta. ![]() They were not bad, but growing up Sicilian on homemade meatballs every Sunday, I have opinions. The sauce was great, the polenta was the best I’ve had, but the meatballs themselves were not. Meatballs served on a generous bed of polenta was really good. So, we move on to the food, which is why I came to begin with. but a pizza 2-3 people at the same price. For me food takes far more effort to prepare and cook, and cook properly. ![]() But is it worth the price of their wood-fired pizza or one of their appetizers? I don’t think so, but maybe you do. Below is a cocktail they call the Ginger Snap with vodka, ginger liqueur, maple and lemon, its really fantastic. They have very unique cocktails I’ve never seen in other upscale lounges. I never really liked the cocktail until I had theirs. ![]() Their version of the classic French 75 served as a highball was quite good. I had the good fortune to dine at some of the very best cocktail places in nearby Manhattan, and regardless of the quality of ingredients and expert level of mixology, there is absolutely no justification for charging the same prices you would find in some of the best cocktail lounges in New York. Unfortunately, the price point is almost a deal breaker. Gin, strawberry, agave, lemon, orange, mint and a speared strawberry with fresh basil leaf added to the presentation. The Raspberry Jive is a sweet and savory cocktail. Sure, it takes an extra 15 seconds, but presentation when you are paying $12 per drink is important. A really great garnish never hurts either. I have to admit, a great cocktail is largely dependent not only on the ingredients but the presentation as well. It definitely had t he bourbon in there, but I did not really taste the ginger, and naturally ice tea would barely add any flavor. The charred lemon was the star here, otherwise I was not all impressed. Not sure what that stands for, but its a bourbon drink with ginger liqueur, iced tea, sugar and charred lemon. For me it was tasty but a bit weak, which is perfect for someone who wants a lighter cocktail. She is not a drinker and does not even like the taste of alcohol, so if she decided to make it her own, you know it had to be good. Its no wonder that my fiancee snatched this up from me. I am a big fan of using bitters in any cocktail. Since I never really drink vodka, its really good to see it paired up with my favorites like Aperol, Lillet Blanc, cranberry juice, ginger liqueur, spiced syrup and orange bitters. So, this is where I start, with the cocktails. ![]() What was particularly interesting was their cocktail menu. They also bring a quarter loaf of what tastes like sourdough bread, and its almost impossible to refrain from eating it all though you know so many other delicious items are coming. Its a huge bowl of assorted olives that are absolutely delicious. If you love olives, the wood fired olives with orange zest is great for everyone at the table. Today it is a wood-fired pizza place with a great menu of many eclectic Italian dishes. Later it was a Spaniard restaurant and quite frankly, the food was so inconsistent I am very surprised it lasted more than 10 years. And yes, I said re-transformed, because it was first a Polynesian restaurant from the last few days of that Tiki actually made it into the 1980s. So when I saw one of my former favorite restaurants completely re-transformed, it definitely sparked my interest. Pizza has become an abused and over-used culinary attraction these days.
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