Friday, September 18, 2009

dell'anima - second look

Took the wife to dell'anima as a surprise, since we've been busting our ars moving in to our new home. Absolutely loved the food the first time, and the second time was equally as great. I can't stress how solid the cooking is here and love that they have the perfect balance of acidity to wake the flavors up. Can't wait to go back again and eat some more...

Our Menu
1) Sweet Breads "alla piastra" parsley root puree, blueberries, pickled chanterelles **
Comments - same as before. creamy, full flavored, nice acidity, and crazy delicious

2) Fegatini (chicken liver) with Toscana, Balsamic and Onion Marmallata *
Comments - liver flavor is good, but only a small "shmear" of livers on the crostini. Huge bright acidity with the onion marmalade. Still fun.

3) Linguini cherry tomatoes, mint, chilies, sea urchin, colatura di alici *
Comments - great pasta texture, not as much flavor as last time but still very delicious

4) Pollo "al diavolo" broccoli rabe, garlic, chilies **
Comments - super juicy (breast and thigh) and full flavored bird. My only wish is that the skin get crispy, but not sure if that's possible with the diavolo marinade on top. Broccoli rabe was a perfect foil for the chicken - well cooked and great flavor.

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