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| Fried Zucchini |
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| House Salad |
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| Penne Melanzane |
Restaurant info:
Sunset Cafe
302 S Urania Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9903
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Showing posts with label Pittsburgh dining - Italian. Show all posts
Friday, February 28, 2014
Sunset Café (Greensburg)
A while back R. and I made an unplanned trip to Sunset Cafe in Greensburg. We had just spent the afternoon touring the spectacular Fallingwater and our dining options were limited on a Sunday evening, so we gave this place a try. It turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise! We munched on some fabulously crunchy, housebreaded Fried Zucchini, served with both a red sauce and an aioli sauce, while we waited for our main courses. I had also ordered a House Salad, which is actually much more interesting and your typical house salad, complete with beets and pasta, along with greens, romaine, tomatoes. I loved my Penne Melanzane, served with roasted eggplant, diced heirloom tomatoes, basil, parsley, sweet onion, pine nuts, and golden raisins. It was a bold choice for me as I haven't always been a fan of eggplant growing up, but I have learned to love it prepared Italian-style. R., whose standard is a chicken dish, enjoyed his Roasted Airline Chicken, served with herb au jus, grilled asparagus, and "salt-roasted twice-fried" fingerling potatoes. I'm still not quite sure what an "airline chicken" is, but R. gave it a two thumbs up! We were also extremely impressed with our amazing server/hostess, Sara, who was responsible for every table at the restaurant and yet never missed a beat. All in all, Sunset Cafe was an excellent find and one that I would revisit in a heartbeat.
Restaurant info:
Sunset Cafe
302 S Urania Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9903
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Restaurant info:
Sunset Cafe
302 S Urania Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9903
Web
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
E2 (Highland Park)
E² (That's right, it's "E-Squared," not "E-Two") is one of those restaurants that people are always shocked to hear I hadn't been to. I finally had my opportunity back in September when I was fortunate enough to be a guest of a private party down in E²'s new basement "party dungeon." I felt so honored to be one of the first people to check out the new space, and I was even more excited to finally experience Chef Kate Romane's culinary expertise.
The party dungeon decor is spacious, simple, yet modern. Though our group had about a dozen or so guests, the space can certainly accommodate a gathering of a much larger size. Our meal was a set eight-course menu, consisting of a generous variety of anti-pasta, two different salads, two small bites, two main courses, and a dessert, each of which was a flavorful and undoubtedly thoughtful creation.
Although all of the anti-pasta items were fabulous, the clear favorite among our group was the Gorgonzola Mess. Lucky for me, as a supporter of E²'s Kickstarter project on the party dungeon, I had been gifted the recipe for this dish. I haven't tried making it yet, but when I do, I know it'll be a crowd-pleaser.
After some anti-pasta, BYOB wine, and general mingling, we were seated for dinner. I loved both our salad courses. Salads can so often be mediocre; the Big Fat Salad - a perfect balance of fresh greens, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar - was anything but. The Heirloom Caprese Salad, likewise, was a tasty twist to the typical caprese salad.
Our small bites consisted of Arancini with Marinara, which were essentially deep fried rice balls served with a marinara sauce and shaved cheese, and Beans and Greens with Sausage, which was lovely, and I'm not even a big fan of beans.
Then came our main courses. I was very intrigued by the Rabbit Ragu, served with grilled baguette, Saint-andre cheese, and a light tomato broth, as I'm not sure I've had rabbits before and I'm (almost) always up for trying something new and different. Though the Rabbit Ragu was delicious, I'd have to say my favorite course of the evening was the Tortellini with Chive Butter, Pine Nuts, and Chiles, which was absolutely heavenly, and I say this as someone who's generally not into stuffed pastas.
We rounded out the meal with a decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding: a perfect end to a perfect dinner.
To sum up, I think it is safe to say that our entire party was hugely impressed by the quality of our dinner at E²; it was an exceptional meal and a fabulous celebration to remember. For more perspective on this meal, check out SaborPgh's post.
Restaurant info:
E²
5904 Bryant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)441-1200
On the web: htttp://e2pgh.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e2pgh
On twitter: https://twitter.com/e2pgh
Bonus: BYOB
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| E²'s Party Dungeon |
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| E²'s Party Dungeon |
The party dungeon decor is spacious, simple, yet modern. Though our group had about a dozen or so guests, the space can certainly accommodate a gathering of a much larger size. Our meal was a set eight-course menu, consisting of a generous variety of anti-pasta, two different salads, two small bites, two main courses, and a dessert, each of which was a flavorful and undoubtedly thoughtful creation.
Although all of the anti-pasta items were fabulous, the clear favorite among our group was the Gorgonzola Mess. Lucky for me, as a supporter of E²'s Kickstarter project on the party dungeon, I had been gifted the recipe for this dish. I haven't tried making it yet, but when I do, I know it'll be a crowd-pleaser.
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| Anti-pasta |
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| Anti-pasta |
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| Anti-pasta |
After some anti-pasta, BYOB wine, and general mingling, we were seated for dinner. I loved both our salad courses. Salads can so often be mediocre; the Big Fat Salad - a perfect balance of fresh greens, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar - was anything but. The Heirloom Caprese Salad, likewise, was a tasty twist to the typical caprese salad.
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| Big Fat Salad |
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| Heirloom Caprese Salad |
Our small bites consisted of Arancini with Marinara, which were essentially deep fried rice balls served with a marinara sauce and shaved cheese, and Beans and Greens with Sausage, which was lovely, and I'm not even a big fan of beans.
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| Arancini with Marinara |
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| Beans and Greens with Sausage |
Then came our main courses. I was very intrigued by the Rabbit Ragu, served with grilled baguette, Saint-andre cheese, and a light tomato broth, as I'm not sure I've had rabbits before and I'm (almost) always up for trying something new and different. Though the Rabbit Ragu was delicious, I'd have to say my favorite course of the evening was the Tortellini with Chive Butter, Pine Nuts, and Chiles, which was absolutely heavenly, and I say this as someone who's generally not into stuffed pastas.
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| Rabbit Ragu |
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| Tortellini with Chive Butter, Pine Nuts, and Chiles |
We rounded out the meal with a decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding: a perfect end to a perfect dinner.
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| Chocolate Bread Pudding |
To sum up, I think it is safe to say that our entire party was hugely impressed by the quality of our dinner at E²; it was an exceptional meal and a fabulous celebration to remember. For more perspective on this meal, check out SaborPgh's post.
Restaurant info:
E²
5904 Bryant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)441-1200
On the web: htttp://e2pgh.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e2pgh
On twitter: https://twitter.com/e2pgh
Bonus: BYOB
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Emilia Romagna (Strip District)
Update (8/27/2012): The former Emilia Romagna/Bar ER space will become Taverna 19, a Mediterranean restaurant, bar, and night club.
Update (8/23/2012): It was announced on Facebook that the bar is also closed (no word yet on the lounge). However, it appears the same owners are planning something new for the space. Stay tuned.
Update (8/21/2012): Emilia Romagna announces on Facebook that the dining room is now closed, but cocktails and lounge are still happening.
Would you believe me if I told you that some of the best sushi in Pittsburgh can be found at an Italian restaurant?
Don't believe me? Head to the new Emilia Romagna in the Strip District.
Emilia Romagna is the latest venture of Jonathan and Brandy Vlasic, who also own Alla Famiglia and Arlecchino Ristorante in town. I have not been to either of their other restaurants, but expect Emilia Romagna to be different from your typical Italian restaurant. Vastly different.
I guess I already tipped you off with the little tidbit about the sushi. Here's the scoop: Emilia Romagna occupies a sizable space on 19th Street, between Smallman St and Penn Ave. The north side houses the cozy dining room, and that is where you'll find the more traditional Italian menu. The south side is a tremendous cocktail bar along with a sushi bar headed by Chef Matthew Kemp, formerly of Tamari. Upstairs is a nightclub (V Ultra Lounge), and there is a gorgeous patio out back that extends all the way to 18th Street, complete with a water fountain and beach cabanas. A very unique setup, to be sure.
I had the pleasure of dining at Emilia Romagna on an invitation a few weeks ago, during their soft opening. I was back again last week when the same dining buddies suggested a return trip because we were so impressed with the cocktails and food there. On our first visit, Chefs Cory Hughes and Matthew Kemp offered us a tasting menu consisting of both Italian fare and a sushi sampler. Among the dishes we had were mussels with haricot vert and sunchoke puree; scallops with a Mediterranean citrus salad and local corn zabaglione; oysters with watermelon, basil mignonette, and hot sauce; lamb chop atop cavatelli, with English pea and mint puree, and lamb neck patted down and served with natural jus; and wood-fired prosciutto and arugula pizza with a perfectly soft, thin dough. Just as they sound, every dish was an interesting and mouthwatering combination of flavors. We also split two delicious desserts: A traditionally Italian blackberry crostata and a fluffy cheesecake served with peach sauce.
Our second visit leaned more sushi-heavy. We asked Chef Matt to give us a tasting of his choice, and these were not the standard (read: boring) sushi you get anywhere else. Each fish was garnished with a spice or sauce that provided a distinct contrast and brought out the flavor of the fish in a whole new way. The Zuke or marinated lean tuna, for example, was topped with salmon scale and Thai chili; the Maguro or big eye tuna was served in two different ways - once marinated and served with herbs from their own patio, and once with hazelnut, porchini mushroom powder, hazelnut oil, and fleur de sel; the Salmon sushi was topped with shaved bonito (a type of tuna). I'm not usually a big fan of rolls, because they tend to be rather bland, but I was pleasantly surprised by the unique ER Kitchen Roll, made with tuna, avocado, kampachi, spicy emulsion, Japanese green onion, dried smoked tuna, flying fish roe, and sesame. The evening's special was Aji (a Japanese horse mackerel), a very strong-flavored fish, but nicely balanced by the lemony yuzukoshō.
The cocktail menu at Emilia Romagna is extensive, and we enjoyed a fair amount of libation on both visits. The Bellini (seasonal fruit and prosecco), Dirty Blond (vodka, jalapeno and pineapple olive brine, granny smith apple and blue cheese stuffed olives), Ruby T (vodka, campari, grapefruit juice, grapefruit peel/tarragon/prosecco simple syrup), Banana & Basil (bananas liqueur, fresh basil, honey, water), Gin Gin Mule (bluecoat American gin, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, ginger beer, mint smash), and Cucumber Mint (bluecoat American gin, midori, mint cucumber juice, salt, cucumber wheel) were all very potent and very amazing. This is a great spot for after-work happy hour.
Needless to say, I snapped my share of photos, some of which I showcase here. The entire set can be found here. The lighting (and hence, quality) varies because I lost the benefit of natural lighting sometime mid-meal, and the dining room was quite dimly-lit. Regardless, I hope I was able to do the food some justice.
During our visits, we had the opportunity to speak with the owner, the manager, the chefs, and the cocktail mixologist. Every single one of them showed a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for their new venture, and hearing them speak so excitedly and passionately about their food and drinks makes you want to embrace the restaurant even more - as though the terrific food didn't already speak for itself! Emilia Romagna is still fairly new, having just officially opened, and the ristorante-cocktails-sushi-lounge-cabana-bar concept is extremely ambitious. As such, there are still a few kinks to be worked out, especially in terms of speed of service. But do give Emilia Romagna a chance, and your belly will thank you.
As a matter of full disclosure, our first meal was complimentary, but we returned as paying patrons for our second meal. As per my policy, there was no promise of a positive review.
Restaurant info:
Emilia Romagna
108 19th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)709-6479
On the web: http://emiliaromagnapgh.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmiliaRomagnaPGH
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/er_pgh
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Update (8/23/2012): It was announced on Facebook that the bar is also closed (no word yet on the lounge). However, it appears the same owners are planning something new for the space. Stay tuned.
Update (8/21/2012): Emilia Romagna announces on Facebook that the dining room is now closed, but cocktails and lounge are still happening.
Would you believe me if I told you that some of the best sushi in Pittsburgh can be found at an Italian restaurant?
Don't believe me? Head to the new Emilia Romagna in the Strip District.
Emilia Romagna is the latest venture of Jonathan and Brandy Vlasic, who also own Alla Famiglia and Arlecchino Ristorante in town. I have not been to either of their other restaurants, but expect Emilia Romagna to be different from your typical Italian restaurant. Vastly different.
I guess I already tipped you off with the little tidbit about the sushi. Here's the scoop: Emilia Romagna occupies a sizable space on 19th Street, between Smallman St and Penn Ave. The north side houses the cozy dining room, and that is where you'll find the more traditional Italian menu. The south side is a tremendous cocktail bar along with a sushi bar headed by Chef Matthew Kemp, formerly of Tamari. Upstairs is a nightclub (V Ultra Lounge), and there is a gorgeous patio out back that extends all the way to 18th Street, complete with a water fountain and beach cabanas. A very unique setup, to be sure.
I had the pleasure of dining at Emilia Romagna on an invitation a few weeks ago, during their soft opening. I was back again last week when the same dining buddies suggested a return trip because we were so impressed with the cocktails and food there. On our first visit, Chefs Cory Hughes and Matthew Kemp offered us a tasting menu consisting of both Italian fare and a sushi sampler. Among the dishes we had were mussels with haricot vert and sunchoke puree; scallops with a Mediterranean citrus salad and local corn zabaglione; oysters with watermelon, basil mignonette, and hot sauce; lamb chop atop cavatelli, with English pea and mint puree, and lamb neck patted down and served with natural jus; and wood-fired prosciutto and arugula pizza with a perfectly soft, thin dough. Just as they sound, every dish was an interesting and mouthwatering combination of flavors. We also split two delicious desserts: A traditionally Italian blackberry crostata and a fluffy cheesecake served with peach sauce.
Our second visit leaned more sushi-heavy. We asked Chef Matt to give us a tasting of his choice, and these were not the standard (read: boring) sushi you get anywhere else. Each fish was garnished with a spice or sauce that provided a distinct contrast and brought out the flavor of the fish in a whole new way. The Zuke or marinated lean tuna, for example, was topped with salmon scale and Thai chili; the Maguro or big eye tuna was served in two different ways - once marinated and served with herbs from their own patio, and once with hazelnut, porchini mushroom powder, hazelnut oil, and fleur de sel; the Salmon sushi was topped with shaved bonito (a type of tuna). I'm not usually a big fan of rolls, because they tend to be rather bland, but I was pleasantly surprised by the unique ER Kitchen Roll, made with tuna, avocado, kampachi, spicy emulsion, Japanese green onion, dried smoked tuna, flying fish roe, and sesame. The evening's special was Aji (a Japanese horse mackerel), a very strong-flavored fish, but nicely balanced by the lemony yuzukoshō.
The cocktail menu at Emilia Romagna is extensive, and we enjoyed a fair amount of libation on both visits. The Bellini (seasonal fruit and prosecco), Dirty Blond (vodka, jalapeno and pineapple olive brine, granny smith apple and blue cheese stuffed olives), Ruby T (vodka, campari, grapefruit juice, grapefruit peel/tarragon/prosecco simple syrup), Banana & Basil (bananas liqueur, fresh basil, honey, water), Gin Gin Mule (bluecoat American gin, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, ginger beer, mint smash), and Cucumber Mint (bluecoat American gin, midori, mint cucumber juice, salt, cucumber wheel) were all very potent and very amazing. This is a great spot for after-work happy hour.
Needless to say, I snapped my share of photos, some of which I showcase here. The entire set can be found here. The lighting (and hence, quality) varies because I lost the benefit of natural lighting sometime mid-meal, and the dining room was quite dimly-lit. Regardless, I hope I was able to do the food some justice.
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| Chef Cory Hughes |
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| Sushi bar, starring Chef Matthew Kemp |
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| Mussels |
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| Sushi Platter |
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| Oysters |
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| Mushroom Pizza |
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| Japanese Snapper sushi atop kombu leaves (giant kelp) |
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| Sashimi platter |
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| Big Eye Tuna |
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| Big Eye Tuna |
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| Kampachi and Salmon sushi |
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| Gin Gin Mule |
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| Cucumber Mint |
During our visits, we had the opportunity to speak with the owner, the manager, the chefs, and the cocktail mixologist. Every single one of them showed a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for their new venture, and hearing them speak so excitedly and passionately about their food and drinks makes you want to embrace the restaurant even more - as though the terrific food didn't already speak for itself! Emilia Romagna is still fairly new, having just officially opened, and the ristorante-cocktails-sushi-lounge-cabana-bar concept is extremely ambitious. As such, there are still a few kinks to be worked out, especially in terms of speed of service. But do give Emilia Romagna a chance, and your belly will thank you.
As a matter of full disclosure, our first meal was complimentary, but we returned as paying patrons for our second meal. As per my policy, there was no promise of a positive review.
Restaurant info:
Emilia Romagna
108 19th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)709-6479
On the web: http://emiliaromagnapgh.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmiliaRomagnaPGH
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/er_pgh
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Bella Sera Urban Trattoria (Downtown)
UPDATE 4/15/2012: Bella Sera is under new ownership and is now known as Sienna Sulla Piazza.
It's Pittsburgh Restaurant Week! I haven't been around long enough to know the full history of this event, but from what I understand, there hasn't been much of a history, and the bloggers over at Pittsburgh Tastebuds are trying to revive this tradition. And gosh, they're doing a darn good job at it! The restaurant additions trickled in slowly over the past month or so, and in the end there are some 30 local restaurants participating in this event, including some of my favorites and a few I have been meaning to try.
I thought I was going to give Bella Sera's grilled eggplants a try, which is a feature in the Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto. I'm always a bit leery of eggplants as my reactions to eggplants span the entire range from love to hate, depending on how it's prepared. When I was in Italy back in the summer, I loved the eggplants there, so I figured I might like Bella Sera's version.
The pasta was very tasty, and I actually liked that the portion wasn't huge. But I poked and prodded and didn't find any eggplants! I thought maybe it was blended into the sauce, and even convinced myself at the time that I could taste hints of eggplant. Another curious thing occurred when the bill came and I was charged $13 for the pasta, even though I could have sworn it said $10 on the menu. I didn't argue with Tracy, our waitress (who was real nice, by the way) on either of these discrepancies. Honestly, I'm exhausted from a long week at work and just didn't think too much about it.
I solved the mystery later when I got home and took a look at Bella Sera's menu online, which mentions nothing about eggplant for the Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, and that the linguini is listed as $13. So it turns out they have an online menu that reflects more accurately what they're serving than the physical menu at the restaurant!
I had originally intended to try their tiramisu for dessert, but I was really full from my pasta and decided to be good and skip dessert this time. After all, I have two more big meals coming up!
Both Mike and I were satisfied with our meals. Bella Sera was pretty much on par with our expectations. The menu error was an unusual one, and I plan to let them know so they can remedy it soon.
UPDATE 1/20/2012: I called Bella Sera and notified them of the menu error. They said there's been some issues with misprintings in their menus but that they are actually switching to a new menu next week with a new chef coming in. It is too bad that they weren't able to showcase the new menu for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week but I am curious to see what new items they have to offer.
Restaurant info:
Bella Sera Urban Trattoria
22 Graeme St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)281-6363
On the web: http://www.bellaserapittsburgh.com/mktAbout.html
On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BellaSeraMSq
Bonus: Free Wifi
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It's Pittsburgh Restaurant Week! I haven't been around long enough to know the full history of this event, but from what I understand, there hasn't been much of a history, and the bloggers over at Pittsburgh Tastebuds are trying to revive this tradition. And gosh, they're doing a darn good job at it! The restaurant additions trickled in slowly over the past month or so, and in the end there are some 30 local restaurants participating in this event, including some of my favorites and a few I have been meaning to try.
Because of various work and life obligations, I didn't get to start my PRW adventures until tonight, even though the week began this past Monday. But I have three days of fun eating-outings planned and I'll try to post about them shortly after each visit.
Kicking off my three days of PRW was a dinner at Bella Sera Urban Trattoria in Market Square downtown, which was suggested by friend and fellow blogger Mike over at Foodburgh. Bella Sera has been on my restaurant wishlist for some time so this was a great opportunity to check it out.
Bella Sera is cute in a classy way. I particularly loved the exposed brick walls on the interior of the restaurant. There is a bar that seems to have a wide-ranging alcohol selection. I would think this is a good happy hour hangout.
Neither of us ended up going with the PRW special which was a flatbread special and wine for $20.12. Instead, Mike ordered the Bella Chopped Salad (with roma tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, hearts of palm, gorgonzola, and red wine vinaigrette) and the Prince Edward Island Mussels in a white wine sauce to share.
Bella Sera is cute in a classy way. I particularly loved the exposed brick walls on the interior of the restaurant. There is a bar that seems to have a wide-ranging alcohol selection. I would think this is a good happy hour hangout.
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| The bar at Bella Sera |
Neither of us ended up going with the PRW special which was a flatbread special and wine for $20.12. Instead, Mike ordered the Bella Chopped Salad (with roma tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, hearts of palm, gorgonzola, and red wine vinaigrette) and the Prince Edward Island Mussels in a white wine sauce to share.
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| Prince Edward Island Mussels ($10) |
I thought I was going to give Bella Sera's grilled eggplants a try, which is a feature in the Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto. I'm always a bit leery of eggplants as my reactions to eggplants span the entire range from love to hate, depending on how it's prepared. When I was in Italy back in the summer, I loved the eggplants there, so I figured I might like Bella Sera's version.
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| Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto ($13) |
The pasta was very tasty, and I actually liked that the portion wasn't huge. But I poked and prodded and didn't find any eggplants! I thought maybe it was blended into the sauce, and even convinced myself at the time that I could taste hints of eggplant. Another curious thing occurred when the bill came and I was charged $13 for the pasta, even though I could have sworn it said $10 on the menu. I didn't argue with Tracy, our waitress (who was real nice, by the way) on either of these discrepancies. Honestly, I'm exhausted from a long week at work and just didn't think too much about it.
I solved the mystery later when I got home and took a look at Bella Sera's menu online, which mentions nothing about eggplant for the Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, and that the linguini is listed as $13. So it turns out they have an online menu that reflects more accurately what they're serving than the physical menu at the restaurant!
I had originally intended to try their tiramisu for dessert, but I was really full from my pasta and decided to be good and skip dessert this time. After all, I have two more big meals coming up!
Both Mike and I were satisfied with our meals. Bella Sera was pretty much on par with our expectations. The menu error was an unusual one, and I plan to let them know so they can remedy it soon.
UPDATE 1/20/2012: I called Bella Sera and notified them of the menu error. They said there's been some issues with misprintings in their menus but that they are actually switching to a new menu next week with a new chef coming in. It is too bad that they weren't able to showcase the new menu for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week but I am curious to see what new items they have to offer.
Restaurant info:
Bella Sera Urban Trattoria
22 Graeme St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)281-6363
On the web: http://www.bellaserapittsburgh.com/mktAbout.html
On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BellaSeraMSq
Bonus: Free Wifi
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Bella Frutteto (Wexford)
Last Sunday, my bridal party congregated in Pittsburgh for a day of dress shopping. The trip was a success, but all that shopping left us very hungry so we headed to Bella Frutteto in Wexford for dinner. Bella Frutteto is located in a strip mall just off of the I-79 Wexford exit, at the opposite end of where Eat 'n Park is located. It's a pretty cozy and comfortable restaurant, probably a bit more upscale than one would expect given its location. I was intrigued by the Apple Ravioli, described as "Granny Smith apples sautéed with amaretto, golden raisins, and balsamic-roasted figs in a fresh sage butter sauce atop jumbo cheese raviolis." I loved the tart, fruity combination and it was a refreshing way to lighten up the flavor of heavy cheese raviolis. Very summery. I only wish it was less greasy.
I wouldn't call the food at Bella Frutteto phenomenal, but it was pretty good and my dining companions all enjoyed their meal as well.
Restaurant info:
Bella Frutteto Restaurant
2602 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090
(724)940-7777
On the web: http://www.bellafrutteto.com
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| Apple Ravioli ($18) |
I wouldn't call the food at Bella Frutteto phenomenal, but it was pretty good and my dining companions all enjoyed their meal as well.
Restaurant info:
Bella Frutteto Restaurant
2602 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090
(724)940-7777
On the web: http://www.bellafrutteto.com
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