The
antiquated relic of Yorkville runs the risk of being boring and expensive. Round
windows resemble hobbit holes and frame the splendid courtyard-patio, as homely
as the shire itself. The happy weather today is well suited for the outdoor
occasion. Frivolous waiters joke about flies in wine and Dutch look-alikes (as
only the Italians can). The caprese salad pops off the plate with vibrant
colours and skillful artistry. It is undoubtedly fresh and the juices from the
tomatoes are not at all dilutive. The perfectly cooked salmon and halibut sit
on a perky lemony sauce and are topped with a succulent shrimp of gigantic
proportion. What a nice lagniappe for what is supposed to only be “fish of the
day”, thus justifying the market leading $45 price point. Even the perfectly al-dente
pasta is loaded to the brim with expensive deep-sea goodies. The gelato is questionable,
but I am sold on the embedded chocolate chunks. High-end Italian has never been
this fun.
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