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Today customers can dine on pillowy, hand-
and hand-stuffed with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
made gnocchi in a four-cheese sauce constructed
The flaky salmon is fresh and traditionally made,
daily by Chef Siena. On special occasions, Chef
linguine and clams are perfectly al dente and they
Cello-Rogers creates a scrumptious burratta
even serve Mama’s Spicy Meatballs. “I like them
(hand-made Italian cheese made with mozzarella
spicy” Chef Lucia exclaims.
and cream) complemented with an heirloom
wood-fired Nutella calzone.
tomato caprese salad.
BRICK oven pizzaS
For dessert? Rich, handmade tiramisu or a
La Strata 88 offers specialty pizzas that
Desserts complement their sweet, homemade
include ingredients like pancetta and fresh egg (a
limoncello liquor or Chef Siena’s homemade
surprisingly wonderful pizza ingredient), and also
“punch” that is like a light, coffee liquor.
serves more traditional margherita or pepperoni
La Strada 88 is the rare combination of
pizzas. The aged pizza oven adds the layering of
wonderful food and eclectic atmosphere that
smokey flavors to the handmade, thin-crusted pies
makes dining memorable. It is not just a restaurant;
that is only acquired over time and a multitude of
it is a destination. The staff, chefs and owner are
baked pizzas.
lighthearted and professional, and the food is
At this restaurant, one amazing dish follows
outstanding. The restaurant is are open for lunch
another. Tortelloni and ravioli are both handmade
and dinner seven days per week. Reservations are recommended. ■
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