Monday, November 4, 2024

Elevating My Themed Blogs: Exciting New Additions Unveiled!

 Some new dishes and places have been found, and some I actually forgot to include.

The roasted potatoes from Pita Thyme in North Andover. I simply forgot to include them in my I love my Potatoes post. I always get a double order since they are just phenomenal. The rest of the food is also good.


An addition to my General Gau's writeup. General Gao's (14) from Umi in Waltham. The chicken wing was good and crispy. The menu promised chicken wings. The General Gao's was crispy, and the sauce was very pleasant. As usual, there were about 4-5 duds that were only batter with just a sliver of chicken. Ordering it extra spicy resulted in an addition of a few unopened chilis. Plenty of sauce. The rice is very pleasing. I forgot to tell them to hold the broccoli.

Another addition to I love my Potatoes post. Trackside in Peabody. Carne Alentejana (Marinated Pork & Little Necks) was $15.95, now $22.95.  The potatoes were cooked perfectly and just lightly fried. I really don't mind the skins here since the potatoes have been crisped up really nicely. The pork is tender, and it has plenty of sauce.

Update to my Indian Restaurants. Zaika in Woburn is now serving a buffet Sat-Sun. Holi in Bedford is serving a buffet Fri-Sun. Fridays have a lower-priced version.

Here's another addition to my I love my Potatoes post. This time it's the Irish Nachos ($16.95) from Horseshoe Grille in North Reading. "A skillet of sidewinder fried potatoes topped with shredded corned beef, melted cheddar, Dublin sauce, sour cream and scallions". Hold the sour cream, ick! This was excellent, especially with extra Dublin sauce. The sliced, not shredded, corned beef was tasty, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. Sadly to say, they are not on the menu anymore.

Another additional lunch dish at Taipei Gourmet (New Ownership). Chicken w pickled greens ($10.95). This was an excellent dish with dark chicken and very tasty pickled greens. I did ask for chili oil on the side. It was kind of mild, but the dish was fine on its own. A generous serving.  The lunch dishes have now gone up to $12.95/$13.95.


The Egg Curry that I really liked is gone from the Treasury Kitchen in Burlington. They have an updated lunch menu, and the price is now $16. Here is the Chicken Saag. The masala fries and the rice are excellent. The chicken saag had plenty of chicken but was very bland. Asking for it medium didn't work at all. It's a very pleasant restaurant with impeccable service. On a subsequent visit, it was nicely seasoned and really enjoyable. The FF is not included in the lunch price anymore. The price is now $18.

This is another addition to my General Gau's writeup from China Sky in Winchester. This is how a General Gau's chicken should look. All dark meat and no batter inside and crispy on the outside. And hold the broccoli.

The pork belly noodle soup and the pork ribs with potatoes are gone from the menu at Sichuan Palace in Billerica.

I have to withdraw my recommendation for the Buffalo Mac & Cheese from My Diner in Melrose. The pasta is overcooked, and the crispy part of the crispy chicken fell off the chicken. The owner had no idea that the pasta was reheated and not cooked to order. 


"It's the job that's never started that takes the longest to finish."

    –J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)



Friday, October 25, 2024

Namaste Spice Arlington

Namaste Spice in Arlington opened recently. In the beginning, they offered only takeout. Then, outdoor seating was added, and indoor tables with full table service were added.


Outdoor seating. Free on-street parking.


The restaurant's seating arrangements are designed for your comfort, with two four-tops and two two-tops that can be easily converted into three-tops. Does this sound like AI? It was AI-enhanced.


Today's lunch dish was the Jeera Aalo (9.99), and it comes with either Naan or Basmati rice. "Diced boiled potatoes, pan roasted tempered with cumin seeds and light spices". Last time when I ordered medium, it was medium, this time, it was not. However it was nicely seasoned and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. The rice had improved since my visit. Still a weak link.

On my previous visit, sorry, there were no pictures, and it was all in takeout containers, even if I dined in. I still got a plate and water, nice! I had ordered takeout of Aalo Mattar ($9.99) "Green peas & potatoes cooked with Indian Spices", hold the peas, with garlic Naan. It was medium and really well-seasoned. The naan was good. The other dish was Butter Chicken ($10.99) "Creamy tomato & fenugreek sauce with chicken garnished with nuts". The nuts didn't make it, but it was well seasoned and medium. With rice, so I could try both the rice and the Naan. The rice needs improvement.

Chicken Vindaloo ($13.99). "Spicy chicken and potato curry with a hint of vinegar. Served with rice". Ordered it hot, and it was barely medium. No hint of vinegar at all. The chicken was dry. The vindaloo had split. The rice was much improved this time. The owner is very pleasant.

Chicken Momo (8) ($11.99). "Steamed dumplings with juicy chicken filling. Served with homemade chutney". The dumpling was excellent, with very tender skin and a juicy filling. The chutney was new to me, but it was very tasty with a hint of tartness. The momos were also good-sized.

Jhaneko Dal ($11.99) from the Nepali section. How do you make a picture of this exciting? I have no clue. At least the serving dishes are nice. The dal was creamy and really well seasoned, and she made it mild/medium, and it was leaning towards medium. The rice is now a properly cooked basmati rice, with every kernel separated. Did I say that the dal was seasoned excellently?

Aalo Bodi Tama (Veg) ($12.75). "Diced potatoes, black-eyed beans, and bamboo shoots in a Nepali Style". I ordered it medium since that was nice on my last visit. Again, when ordering it medium, it had absolutely no heat at all. It also lacked seasoning and was bland. I'm still on the fence about this place. I might go back in 6 months.

All dish names and descriptions are cut and pasted from their website.

Address: 159 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 Phone: (781) 777-2033

Sunday, September 29, 2024

In search of the best Orecchiette dish.

 I love my pasta!

Here we go with another lengthy write-up of a dish that I find exciting and very tasty.

The name of this dish refers to the shape of the pasta. The traditional dish from Apulia is orecchiette alle cime di rapa, a dish of orecchiette and rapini, also called turnip tops. Generally, in this area, it’s made with sausage broccoli rabe and might or might not include beans. I have found that it’s generally a delicious dish. All dishes are from the lunch menu unless otherwise noted.

ORECCHIETTE (19) from Daniella's Cafe in Danvers. "sausage, broccoli rabe, white bean".  The food was piping hot with plenty of lovely and well-seasoned sauce. I quickly mixed the toasted breadcrumbs with the sauce, thickening it slightly. The Italian sausage was really well seasoned, and the pasta was cooked correctly. This was a delightful lunch with enough leftovers for dinner. This is a lovely place with excellent service.


Orecchiette ($18.99 $20.99) from Luna Rossa in Tewksbury. “Pasta ears with sausage, broccoli rabe and sundried tomato, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes”. The pasta was a tad too al dente, and the sauce was very bland. They forgot the pepper flakes. Plenty of sausages. I'm not sure what the sundried tomatoes are doing here. I have always been pleased with my lunches here, but this was below par. The service was courteous and friendly. The pasta is the wrong shape.


Orecchiette (small $16.50) from Evviva Trattoria in Stoneham. "Bianco & Sons Sausage, Broccolini, Lemon, Red Pepper Flakes, White Wine Reduction, Parmigiano".
It was delicious with the pasta cooked al dente properly. The sausage was tasty, as was the broth. Apart from being a small dish, I was happy with the dish. The bread was being baked and arrived a bit later, but it was excellent with a very lovely dipping oil. The service was excellent. Spoon left for scale.


Da Vinci in Waltham tempted me with Orecchiette on their dinner menu. I ordered the Orecchiette Sausage Broccoli ($22): “Orecchiette pasta in sausage and broccoli rabe white wine sauce.” The pasta was cooked well, and the sausage and sauce were tasty. However, some pasta disks clung together, too al dente for my liking. The serving seemed small for the price. Sitting at a hightop, I couldn’t cross my legs—chair or table height issue.



Osteria Nino in Burlington. Dinner Orecchiette ($19). “italian sausage, chopped broccolini, red onion, crushed red pepper flakes”. The pasta was the wrong shape and overcooked. The broccolini was undercooked, but I really didn’t mind. It was cut very fine and added a nice texture. The sausage was delicious, as was the broth. There was a good amount of both, and I liked that. The bread and dipping oil were excellent. The service in the bar was friendly and polite.


Nappi in Medford. They do make an Orecchiette, but they use fusilli as the pasta ($18.95). The fresh fusilli could have been more al dente. The house-made sausage is excellent and very tasty, with a nice texture. I would have liked some broth, but what do I know? I also got the pepper flakes shaker, and she said it goes well with the dish. Indeed, it does. This was a tasty and enjoyable dish in this delightful restaurant.




Wood + Fire in Melrose. No lunch menu. Another place that opens at 12. “Orecchiette & Sausage Rabe garlic white wine sauce ($22). This was one of the better ones that I have encountered. The correct shape of pasta cooked al dente. Plenty of tasty sausage and rabe. Delicious sauce and there was plenty of it. In fact, I got myself a spoon to enjoy it. It was a generous serving. Delightful service. I also got a high top next to the windows and enjoyed the views.



Tony C’s in Burlington. Orecchiette (17.50). “Italian sausage, broccoli, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese”. Much to my surprise, it arrived with broccoli! That’s also what the menu says, I didn’t catch that it said broccoli instead of broccolini, my bad. It quickly got relocated to my spare extra plate. The pasta was the correct shape, cooked al dente. The sausage was a bit spicy, the excellent and plentiful sauce was tasty, with pepper flakes included. If it wasn’t for the broccoli, this would have been a highly-rated version.



The best of the bunch was Daniella’s Cafe and Wood + Fire. I’ll be back to both places when I have an Orecchiette craving. All places manage to spell the name of the dish correctly.

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
 
    - Maya Angelou

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Pica's Pub and Grill Methuen

Pica's Pub and Grill in Methuen opened in 1939 and is now run by Pappy's great-grandson, Shane. It was fully renovated about 4 years ago. I have seen tons of great reviews about this place.


There is parking in the plaza with some interesting spots available.


There is a long bar and hightops at the windows and the dining room. I got the hightop you can see in the picture and had to take my sweater off since the sun was really out today.


Appetizer Poutine ($12.00). "A canadian classic, real cheddar cheese curds and our house beef gravy melted over our crispy house fries". Only in America is an appetizer big enough for lunch. The fries were crispy, and the gravy was tasty, but the curds were not melted but stone cold. The ones on the bottom did melt. It was still a very tasty dish.

Grilled Reuben ($15.00). "Black pastrami smoked in house, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on marble rye." I discussed this with the owner, who insisted it was corned beef, and much confusion ensued. He was here during my lunch today and said that they buy corned beef brisket, and then put on a pastrami rub, and smoke that. It was tasty and tender, but it was also very thinly sliced and lacked texture. The meat could have been anything. The bread was fresh, and it was a large sandwich. The fries were delicious. Some extra dressing was quickly produced.

Brisket Shepherds Pie ($17.00). "Our version of one of the best comfort foods known to man... Slow house smoked brisket, onions, corn and our house mashed potatoes with shredded cheese broiled till golden brown and bubbling served with a side salad." Bubbling, it was not since there was no liquid present. The mash was real. The brisket was tender but had absolutely no smoke flavor and no seasoning, so it was bland. I tried it cold, and it then had a hint of smoke but warmed up, none. The best thing was the Caesar salad, which had a nice dressing with a few (hard) croutons.

I was going to try the Brisket Grilled Cheese, but I'll pass due to the bland brisket.

Their burgers got raves on FB, and the rumor is that they cook it to your liking. Unfortunately, that was not true. I ordered the burger medium rare, and it came out well done, apart from the right corner, so it's medium well on a good day. Still a failure. The patty was also dense, maybe overworked? It was also unseasoned. The fried egg was undercooked on top, so all the egg whites were snotty and runny. The bacon was cooked perfectly. The fries are excellent.

I was going to try the Cuban, but after reading the description, I'll pass. The only thing this thing has in common with an authentic Cuban is the pickle. "pulled pork, hot capicola, pickles and honey mustard on pressed sourdough."

Address: 10 Ayers Village Rd, Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: (978) 683-4353

"Either you deal with what is the reality, or you can be sure that the reality is going to deal with you."

- Alex Haley

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Feast of Freebies: Indulging in Birthday Month Delights!

Many places will give you something for your birthday if you sign up for their newsletter/club membership, etc. I'm a big fan of free stuff, so here's what happened during January.

The Serenitee group will give you a free entree and dessert for the whole month, with no limitations.


Maggie's Farm had a Seafood Casserole on the specials menu. "Lobster, shrimp, scallops and haddock. Served with roasted potatoes and asparagus". This was delicious, even if the lobster was mainly the claws and the scallops were the small bay scallops, but it was tasty. The thin asparagus was delightful. I even liked the roasted potatoes and ate the skins since they were different from the soggy skins you usually get.


Chocolate Torte Cake is also from the specials menu. I was going to take this home, but when I started on the cake, I couldn't stop, it was so good. All gone.


Fogo de Chao Gives you a $25 gift card good for two weeks around your birthday for lunch or dinner Churrasco experience. I had to contact them this year to get it. I'll pass on this this year. The lunch is now up to 45.50, so even after the discount, it's a $30 lunch with a good tip. I also am very selective with what I pick, so it's really a pain in a** to get the cuts I want. Hanger steak comes around frequently and is one of the best meats around. Lamb, rare, the same. Tenderloin and lamb chops, and rib eye, rarely. I must admit that when they figure out what I want, I'll get it, it's just a hassle to get there. I much prefer the Market Table, even if it's up to $18. Any place that gives me unlimited smoked salmon and prosciutto I'm happy with.


Millers Tavern $20 off during your birthday month. This year, I picked the Seafood Alfredo. "Made from scratch! Locally made fettuccine pasta and our rich house-made Alfredo sauce, tossed with scallops and shrimp". This was excellent, with plenty of big scallops and big shrimps. The Alfredo could have been a lot cheesier. The grilled bread was excellent and very fresh. A delightful dish.


Not Your Average Joe's $15 off. I visited the Peabody location since the Burlington location could be better.
Chef Bryan's Jambalaya. "Packed with flavor! Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage and veggies simmered in a cajun broth with seasoned rice". The broth was seasoned nicely but was very tomatoey. I could have used more broth. Lots of protein. All good, but the chicken was dry, as was the sliced sausage. The rice was very nice. The base for a Jambalaya is onion, celery, and green bell peppers, simmered down. There was no celery but bits of peppers and onions and lots of tomatoes. The warm cold focaccia and the dipping oil were on point. My server was excellent and friendly.


Tavern In the Square gives you a free appetizer during your birthday month. Appetizer BBQ Chicken Pizza. "BBQ sauce, sharp provolone, fire roasted corn, bacon, caramelized onions." This was a pleasant pizza with a nice thin crust and appetizing toppings. The pizza was tasty, with an excellent crust. Putting BBQ sauce on chicken doesn't really make it BBQ, does it?


Buffalo Wild Wings gives you 6 free wings. If you want all flats, it is +$1; if you want all drums, it is also +$1. Here is my mixed lot with Jamaican Jerk sauce, which is excellent. You get carrots and celery and blue cheese dressing. The dressing seriously lacks blue cheese. The drums were really dry, and the flats were marginally dry. The BYGO deal is now buy one and get one half off. They have threatened to do this for years.


Fiorella's Free Entre. Good for a month. HADDOCK PICCATA. "Haddock filet seared in a lemony-caper sauce, served with roasted potatoes and broccolini". Since the roasted potatoes had the skin (thick) left on, I got some linguini instead. The pasta was cooked well but was unsalted. The haddock was cooked really nicely but was unseasoned. The promised sauce was just a smidgen on the bottom.


Rosa Mexicana gives you $25 Off, which is good for your birthday month. I picked the LAS CAZUELAS with DUCK LEG CARNITAS. "Cast Iron Cazuela filled with your choice of our slow-cooked fillings for our housemade tortillas. Served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo and salsa verde cruda". I managed to get flour tortillas instead of corn. They are homemade and delicious, even if they are a tad thick and smallish. There was a heap of tender duck carnitas. The salsa verde was excellent. Refills of the tortillas were not a problem. Sorry for the potato-quality picture, I forgot my phone and had to use the tablet. And now they are permanently closed. Too bad, I would have paid full price for this dish.


Newtowne $5 Off. Good for January. They have an excellent M&C, and the $2 upcharge for adding Buffalo Chicken is the best deal ever. You get so much crispy chicken that you wouldn't believe it until you have experienced it. Who can resist Garlic Bread‽ Takeout because it started snowing like crazy.


Code 1 BBQ $5 Off. Good for January. M&C with brisket (L). I asked for extra Cheese sauce, and I think they went slightly overboard with that. On my last dine-in, I just got a small container with extra cheese sauce, and that was enough. The pasta doesn't travel well. Their brisket is excellent and stands up well against the other real BBQ places. Carolina Gold sauce since that is simply the best. I could eat it with a spoon.


Texas Road House gives you a free app with an entree. Good for two weeks. Rattlesnake Bites this time. "Diced jalapenos and jack cheese, lightly fried and served with Cajun sauce for dipping". These were really enjoyable. A little bit of heat, a lot of cheese, and some crunch. Delicious! Visiting here is also a good reason for having the twin pork chops since they are one of the few places that will cook them medium. The success rate of getting them medium varies. They also have one of the best loaded baked potatoes around.

That's it for this year!

Jersey Mike's 72 Points added for a free small sub. I'll pass on this for now. I'm was not impressed with my previous visit.
Red Heat Tavern Free Dessert Pass
Chick-fil-A Free Cookie Good for a month Pass
Blaze Free Dessert Pass
Burtons Appetizer with an entree. Pass. No lunch menu, and too expensive.


Did I miss anyone?


Is not life a hundred times too short for us to bore ourselves?

-- Friedrich Nietzsche

Thursday, January 18, 2024

My lunches at Tashan in Bedford. Part 2 of 2.

I have been very please with my lunches at Tashan. The chef usually comes out and checks on the tables. When i complimented him on the dishes, he said: We got lucky! Ha! A very experienced crew in the kitchen and they are not dumbing down the food. Part1 can be found HERE.


There is plenty of parking, and while it's in Bedford, it's located just over the border from Burlington. 

Express Plates

Mumbiachi Grilled Sandwich (13). "Amul Cheese, Potatoes, Spices, French Fries". It was tasty, and the bread was nicely crisped up. It was very light on the spices. It wasn't a whole lot of FF, but they were OK. A nice light lunch.

Desi Fish & Chips (17). "Catfish, Egg, Flour, Breadcrumbs, Indian Spices, French Fries". The fish was cooked perfectly, and the crispy seasoned batter was excellent. Fried fish doesn't get better than this. The fries were delicious and had a light seasoning added. The ketchup looked streaky, so I had to try it. It has some hot sauce stirred in, which was a pleasant surprise. I never have ketchup with my fries, except this time. The chef consistently tours the dining room and checks in with everyone. 

Masaladar Keema Pav (17). "Minced Lamb, Butter, Red Onions, Cilantro, Tomato, Pav". Neither the tomato nor the cilantro made it. This is street food made fancy. The super fresh buttered bun was nicely toasted. The ground lamb was tasty. I had a hard time figuring out how to eat this, I ended up putting 1/2 bun on a plate and loading it up with lamb and peas, sprinkling some onion on top, and using the knife and fork. The chilis stuck in the onions was fiercely hot. Another enjoyable lunch.

Another Thali (Prix Fixe Lunch Menu) (17). Today's offering was Chicken Vindaloo, Peas and Potatoes, and the dal was Dal Makhani, one of my favorites. The Naan was excellent, thin, and crispy. It is too crispy to be used as an eating implement. The Vindaloo had a hint of vinegar, as it should. Otherwise, it's just a chicken curry. The chicken was dry, and the dish lacked heat, so I got a small bowl of something that was fiercely spicy. The potatoes and peas were bland. The dal was excellent. The rice was fine, as was the little undressed salad after I pushed 90% of the raw onions to the side.

Lunch BIRYANI (19). "Extra Lean Lamb, Dum Cooked Basmati Rice, Aromatic Spices, Desi Ghee, Raita". This was an outstanding Biryani, really well seasoned, and it had a bit of heat. Plenty of tender lamb. The rice was, of course, perfect. The raita was excellent, there was a hint of mint in there. Dum just means really slow-cooked rice.

Address: 213 Burlington Rd, Bedford, MA 01730 Phone: (781) 538-5100

"You only need one ray of light to chase all the shadows away."

     - Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

In search of the best Orecchiette dish.

I love my pasta!

Here we go with another lengthy write-up of a dish that I find exciting and very tasty.

The name of this dish refers to the shape of the pasta. The traditional dish from Apulia is orecchiette alle cime di rapa, a dish of orecchiette and rapini, also called turnip tops. Generally, in this area, it’s made with sausage broccoli rabe and might or might not include beans. I have found that it’s generally a delicious dish. All dishes are from the lunch menu unless otherwise noted.

ORECCHIETTE (19) from Daniella's Cafe in Danvers. "sausage, broccoli rabe, white bean".  The food was piping hot with plenty of lovely and well-seasoned sauce. I quickly mixed the toasted breadcrumbs with the sauce, thickening it slightly. The Italian sausage was really well seasoned, and the pasta was cooked correctly. This was a delightful lunch with enough leftovers for dinner. This is a lovely place with excellent service.


Orecchiette ($18.99 $20.99) from Luna Rossa in Tewksbury. “Pasta ears with sausage, broccoli rabe and sundried tomato, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes”. The pasta was a tad too al dente, and the sauce was very bland. They forgot the pepper flakes. Plenty of sausages. I'm not sure what the sundried tomatoes are doing here. I have always been pleased with my lunches here, but this was below par. The service was courteous and friendly. The pasta is the wrong shape.


Orecchiette (small $16.50) from Evviva Trattoria in Stoneham. "Bianco & Sons Sausage, Broccolini, Lemon, Red Pepper Flakes, White Wine Reduction, Parmigiano".
It was delicious with the pasta cooked al dente properly. The sausage was tasty, as was the broth. Apart from being a small dish, I was happy with the dish. The bread was being baked and arrived a bit later, but it was excellent with a very lovely dipping oil. The service was excellent. Spoon left for scale.


Da Vinci in Waltham tempted me with Orecchiette on their dinner menu. I ordered the Orecchiette Sausage Broccoli ($22): “Orecchiette pasta in sausage and broccoli rabe white wine sauce.” The pasta was cooked well, and the sausage and sauce were tasty. However, some pasta disks clung together, too al dente for my liking. The serving seemed small for the price. Sitting at a hightop, I couldn’t cross my legs—chair or table height issue.



Osteria Nino in Burlington. Dinner Orecchiette ($19). “italian sausage, chopped broccolini, red onion, crushed red pepper flakes”. The pasta was the wrong shape and overcooked. The broccolini was undercooked, but I really didn’t mind. It was cut very fine and added a nice texture. The sausage was delicious, as was the broth. There was a good amount of both, and I liked that. The bread and dipping oil were excellent. The service in the bar was friendly and polite.


Nappi in Medford. They do make an Orecchiette, but they use fusilli as the pasta ($18.95). The fresh fusilli could have been more al dente. The house-made sausage is excellent and very tasty, with a nice texture. I would have liked some broth, but what do I know? I also got the pepper flakes shaker, and she said it goes well with the dish. Indeed, it does. This was a tasty and enjoyable dish in this delightful restaurant.




Wood + Fire in Melrose. No lunch menu. Another place that opens at 12. “Orecchiette & Sausage Rabe garlic white wine sauce ($22). This was one of the better ones that I have encountered. The correct shape of pasta cooked al dente. Plenty of tasty sausage and rabe. Delicious sauce and there was plenty of it. In fact, I got myself a spoon to enjoy it. It was a generous serving. Delightful service. I also got a high top next to the windows and enjoyed the views.



Tony C’s in Burlington. Orecchiette (17.50). “Italian sausage, broccoli, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese”. Much to my surprise, it arrived with broccoli! That’s also what the menu says, I didn’t catch that it said broccoli instead of broccolini, my bad. It quickly got relocated to my spare extra plate. The pasta was the correct shape, cooked al dente. The sausage was a bit spicy, the excellent and plentiful sauce was tasty, with pepper flakes included. If it wasn’t for the broccoli, this would have been a highly-rated version.



The best of the bunch was Daniella’s Cafe and Wood + Fire. I’ll be back to both places when I have an Orecchiette craving. All places manage to spell the name of the dish correctly.

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
 
    - Maya Angelou