Mediterranean Salad
Burrata
food really does make a difference. The greens are greener and the reds redder, and the taste is elevated because of it. The burrata e pomodorini is a round ball of home made burrata cheese served with more of the cherry tomatoes and a small arugula salad. The cheese was creamy and almost runny once broken open. Again, the freshness of the ingredients shined through (a theme that would repeat itself over and over with each dish) and Alan and I were left cleaning our plates with the bread. For our Primi, I had the Fazzoletti della casa($15.90) which is the stuffed pasta of the day. These triangle shaped dumplings were stuffed with speck- a type of Italian cured ham, mascarpone cheese, and t o m a t o sauce. They are blanched in boiling water for just a few minutes then taken Fazzoletti Della Casa out and tossed with butter and sage and served over a bed of arugula. They were delicate and delicious; the heat helped to wilt the arugula which added a bit of a bitter bite, making this dish a homerun. Alan had Tagliatelle panna salsiccia e funghi ($15.90). Tagliatelle is a wide Tagliatelle noodle similar to
linguini. This version served a creamy white sauce made with house made sausage and baby portabella mushrooms. This dish is rich and dreamy, with grated fresh parmesan cheese on top to add a flavorful bit of saltiness to the finish. It really is like heaven in a bowl. I chose the Polpette alla Bolognese (Meatballs in Bolognese sauce) ($15.90) for my segundi and Alan had the Valigini Reggiani (Veal roll ups, stuffed with ham and cheese) ($15.90). As Alan reached over and popped one of the small meatballs in his mouth, all he could say was WOW‌ so good. Tender and packed with flavor, these meatballs will rival anyone's Italian grandma's and I know those are Polpette alla Bolognese fighting words, but I stick by them. The veal roll ups were served medium rare- just long enough to braise the tops and melt the mozzarella cheese stuffing. The veal is tender enough to cut with your fork, and I am willing to bet, unlike any dish you have tried before. It is served with a small salad on the side, so you are sure to get your veggies. For dessert, we split the Tenerina al Cioccolato ($7) Veal a small chocolate cake served warm with a quenelle of sweetened and whipped mascarpone cheese and a few shakes of fresh cinnamon. What a perfect way to end an amazing, unforgettable meal. Via Emilia 9 is the perfect spot for a date night or to catch up with friends. Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for parties of two or more. They are also open for lunch; on Monday- Friday they offer 50% off the menu as well so stop in and have an amazing lunch for a bargain. They also have a catering menu available for special events.