Amidst all the fancy and wannabe on the edge restaurants in cville, there is one place that wants to take you back to a simpler time when all you wanted at an Italian restaurant was spaghetti and meatballs, or chicken parmigiana. Vivace in Ivy fits the bill and then some.
Ambiance
The entrance is dark and mysterious, with a sunny deck available to your left, and dark and cozy dining rooms fore and aft. Those two options change your dining experience tremendously. Feeling modern? Take a table outside. The decor is really cute, not overdone, and the view is killer, especially around sunset (just dont pay too much attention to the cars zooming by on 250).
The reference in the post title to the rat pack is no error, this place definitely plays to the inner 1950’s mafioso inside of you. Choose to dine inside and you might as well be sitting next to Frankie, Sammy, Dean and Peter. The men’s bathroom walls are adorned with pictures of famous mafia-inspired TV shows and movies. You should either order a scotch/whiskey, or a bottle of Italian Chianti with the straw cover (you know the one I am talking about).
Service
Cville is known for “being nice”, and Vivace does everything to support that motto. Our waiter was nice, not overly oppressive, and made sure we had what we wanted when we needed it. I wish I could say more, but I guess if I don’t have any horror stories thats a good thing yeah?
Food
Ah…the much awaited portion of the review. Lets start off by saying that you shoudn’t come here expecting to discover the next Top Chef. This is old school American-Italian food, nothing fancy. That being said, the food shouldn’t leave you wanting anything more. I have dined here on two separate occasions, and both were good. Starting off with the apps, you should all try the Arancini Alla Siciliana AKA Risotto Balls. For $8 you can easily share this with a table of 4. It has a crispy outside (not totally deep fried), and the inside combination of cheese, herbs and ham makes for a nice start to a meal. This was recommended by our host the first time, and while I was hesitant in the beginning, I found myself ordering it the second time around.
Another staple of American-Italian restaurant appetizers is calamari. This can be done a couple ways, hopefuly you leave the County Fair deep fried version where it belongs, in a field covered in horse shit. Vivace doesn’t do that and fries its calamari very well. The dish had a nice balance of baby octopus (the other other other white meat) and squid. Not too chewy and not giving you a double bypass anytime soon. It comes with a marinara sauce and a lemon caper aioli. Do try that aioli! It has more zing than the traditional red stuff.
Some friendly advice before ordering the mains/entrees….one is definitely enough for 2 grown adults! The firs time I had the Salsiccia pasta which combines spicy Italian sausage, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, crushed red pepper, olive oil on top of penne. It arrived in a huge bowl and I immediately knew I had leftovers for the next day (whatever happened to them only my roommate knows). It was good, but definitely not for a saucy pasta dish fan.
Most recently I had the Lasagna Alla Primavera (Lasagna in the Spring!). Basically a veggie optioned lasagna comprised of spinach, portabello mushrooms, artichokes, roasted red peppers, summer squash and zucchini. Good concept, but I would expect this thing to be chock full of veggies…peeking through each lasagna sheet layer I was surprised at the lack of veggie quantity. The bites that were strategically cut to include at least 3 veggie layers were mighty tasty, its a shame there weren’t more of those on the plate.
Final Thoughts
If you have a large group of friends in town and need a place to hang your hat for the evening, this could fit the bill. From the welcoming bar to the cozy living room style dining room inside the restaurant to the expansive outdoor seating al fresco dining area, Vivace gives you a nice homey feeling. Also, if you are looking for an unpretentious, consistent dinner spot…potentially for a candle-lit dinner on the relatively inexpensive wallet, this could work as well.
Definitely turn the other way if you are expecting high-end Italian cuisine a la Mario Batali…I think we are in the wrong town for that entirely. I would love to say I sampled their desserts, but with entrees that large and tasty, its hard to save any room!
Pic above is a screenshot of their website and the menu below can also be found here online:
Appetizers
Pane alla Formaggio $6.00
Baked three-cheese rosemary Italian bread. Served with marinara.
Mozzarella Fritta $7.00
Fresh Mozzarella cheese lightly breaded & fried. Served with marinara sauce
Arancini alla Siciliana $8.00
Traditional style fried risotto balls, stuffed with parmesan cheese, sauteed onions, fresh herbs, and prosciutto. Served with marinara.
Florentina Formaggio $8.00
Spinach and artichoke hearts with gorgonzola dolce and parmesan cheese. Served with garlic bread.
Bruschetta al Vivace $9.00
Baked Italian bread stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese & finished with tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Calamari Fritti $9.00
Served with lemon caper aioli & pepperoncinis.
Beef Carpaccio $10.00
Shaved rare Black Angus beef tenderloin served with summer greens, artichoke hearts, red onions, capers, and white truffle oil.
Mussoli en Brodo $11.00
Blue mussels in saffron white wine sauce with basil & tomatoes.
Antipasto Freddo (for two) $13.00
A selection of our Italian meats, cheeses & marinated vegetables
Entree
Melanzana Alla Parmigiana $16.00
Breaded eggplant baked with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses. Served with spaghetti marinara.
Pollo alla Parmigiana $17.00
Breaded chicken breast baked with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses. Served with spaghetti marinara.
Piccata di Pollo con Limone $17.00
Sauteed chicken breast with white wine, lemon, capers & parsley. Served with spaghetti in piccata sauce.
Pollo con Marsala e Funghi $17.00
Sauteed chicken breast & mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with spaghetti marinara.
A Taste of Italy $18.00
Lasagna Bolognese, meatball, sausage, and spaghetti marinara. Please no substitutions.
Mussels Marinara $19.00
Mussels steamed in white wine with marinara sauce over fettuccine.
Scampi $24.00
Black Tiger shrimp sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic, fresh basil & tomato. Served with risotto and asparagus.
Tonno alla Griglia $24.00
Grilled Ahi tuna cooked medium rare and topped with olive tapenade. Served over white beans with broccolini.
Stuffato $25.00
Sauteed Black Tiger shrimp, mussels, and clams. Served in white wine saffron butter sauce with diced tomatoes & fresh basil over parmesan risotto.
Piccata di Vitello con Limone $25.00
Sauteed veal with white wine, lemon, capers & parsley. Served with spaghetti and broccoli.
Vitello con Marsala e Funghi $25.00
Sauteed veal & mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with spaghetti marinara & broccoli.
Vitello alla Parmigiana $25.00
Breaded veal scaloppini baked with parmesan & mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti marinara and broccoli.
Osso Bucco $26.00
Braised pork shank served over parmesan risotto with steamed broccoli. Served with red wine demi-glaze.
Pasta
Pasta Marinara $13.00
Choice of pasta with a rich tomato sauce.
Pasta Bolognese $14.00
Choice of pasta with meat & tomato sauce.
Pasta Alfredo $14.00
Fettuccine tossed in our classic alfredo sauce.
Pasta Polpette $14.00
Choice of pasta with out housemade meatballs & marinara sauce.
Baked Penne $15.00
Penne pasta baked with Bolognese, mozzarella & parmesan cheese
Pasta Pesto $15.00
Choice of pasta tossed with light cream pesto, topped with tomatoes, parmesan cheese & pine nuts.
Manicotti $15.00
Four-cheese manicotti baked & topped with our marinara.
Ravioli Rosati $16.00
Cheese stuffed ravioli in a vodka-tomato cream sauce with basil.
Tortellini Carbonara $16.00
Cheese tortellini with bacon, button mushrooms, sweet peas & alfredo sauce.
Lasagna alla Primavera $16.00
Baked layers of spinach, portabello mushrooms, artichokes, roasted red peppers, summer squash & zucchini with three cheeses. Topped with our marinara.
Lasagna alla Bolognese $16.00
Baked layers of rich meat sauce, ricotta & mozzarella cheeses & pasta finished with marinara sauce
Gnocchi di Patate Sorrento $16.00
Italian potato dumplings sauteed with fresh broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, and extra virgin lemon oil from Sorrento.
Pasta Vivace $17.00
Penne pasta, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & chicken tossed in a Marsala cream sauce
Salsiccia $17.00
Spicy Italian sausage, broccolini, tomatoes, garlic, crushed red pepper, olive oil & tossed with penne.
Vongole $18.00
Spaghetti with white or red clam sauce with fresh herbs
Shrimp Oreganata $24.00
Black Tiger shrimp, oregano, and a light tomato sauce tossed with fettuccine.
Salad
Add On $5.00
add grilled chicken or portabella mushroom
Insalata Mista $5.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and carrots.
Insalata di Caesar $6.00
Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & kalamata olives.
Insalata Mediterraneo $6.00
Artichokes, tomatoes, red onion, sundried tomatoes, olives & feta cheese marinated in a red wine vinaigrette over mixed greens
Add On $7.00
add Black Tiger shrimp
Insalata con Funghi $9.00
Grilled & marinated portobello mushroom over mixed greens with tomato & basil cannellini bean salad.
Insalata di Caprese $9.00
Seasonal tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Insalata di Spinaci $10.00
Baby spinach, red onion, walnuts, golden raisins, feta cheese & carrots.
Side
Side PRICE UNKNOWN
Broccoli, Spaghetti alla marinara, Spaghetti with butter, Risotto, and Pizza Bread
Side $7.00
Meatballs, Spaghetti alla Bolognese, Fettuccine Alfredo, Italian sausage, and Asparagus
Take Out
Vivace Take Home Menu
Choice of Salad: House Salad/Soup (Caesar or Mediterranean: add $2.00) Choice of Entree: Lasagna Bolognese, Ravioli Rosati, Baked Penne, Spaghetti Polpette, Penne Pesto, Salsiccia, Gnocchi, Tortellini Carbonara, Lasagna Primavera, Pasta Vivace, Chicken Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana Choice of Dessert: Cheesecake or Cannoli Dinner for One: 18.00 Same dinner entree for two: 32.00
Group 1 Specials ($23.00 per person)
1st Course (A choice of one)
Insalata Mista
2nd Course (A choice of one)
Pasta Polpette
Manicotti
Pasta Marinara
Pasta Pesto
Eggplant alla Parmigiana
Pasta Bolognese
3rd Course (A choice of one)
Chaps Ice Cream
Group 2 Specials ($28.00 per person)
1st Course (A choice of one)
Zuppa
Insalata Mista
2nd Course (A choice of one)
Lasagna alla Bolognese
Gnocchi di Patate Sorrento
Tortellini Carbonara
Ravioli Rosati
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana
3rd Course (A choice of one)
Chaps Ice Cream
Group 3 Specials ($33.00 per person)
1st Course (A choice of one)
Bruschetta alla Vivace
Calamari Fritti
2nd Course (A choice of one)
Zuppa
Insalata Mista
Insalata di Cesare
3rd Course (A choice of one)
Pasta Vivace
Shrimp Oreganata
Lasagna Primavera
Piccata di Pollo con Limone
Pollo alla Parmigiani
Eggplant Parmigiana
4th Course (A choice of one)
Ney York Style Cheesecake
Chap’s Ice Cream
Group 4 Specials ($38.00 per person)
1st Course (A choice of one)
Calamari Fritti
Bruschetta al Vivace
2nd Course (A choice of one)
Zuppa
Insalata Mista
Insalata di Cesare
Insalata Mediterraneo
3rd Course (A choice of one)
Vitello con Marsala e Funghi
Osso bucco
Piccata di Pollo con Limone
Scampi
Tonno alla Griglia
Eggplant alla Parmignana
Beef Tenderloin
4th Course (A choice of one)
Chap
Tiramisu
New York Style Cheesecake
All meal prices includes bread and soft drinks. Tax and Gratuity is NOT INCLUDED.
tables in the bar area
Wines
White
N/V Vanti Bianco (Veneto) $20.00
N/V Vanti Bianco (Veneto) $20.00
2005 Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (Marches) $20.00
2005 Terra Valse Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Abruzzo) $21.00
2005 Villa Cornaro Pinot Grigio (Veneto) $22.00
2005 Riff Pinot Grigio (Veneto) $22.00
2005 Giabine Chardonnay (Piedmont) $23.00
2006 di Lenardo Sauvignon Blanc (Friuli-Grave) $24.00
2005 Heron Chardonnay (California) $24.00
2005 Grotta del Sole Falanghina dei Campi Flegrei (Campania) $25.00
2005 Bonny Doon Ca’del Solo Malvasia Bianca (California) $26.00
2005 Bonny Doon Ca’del Solo Malvasia Bianca (California) $26.00
2005 Bonny Doon Ca’del Solo Malvasia Bianca (California) $26.00
2005 Whitehall Vineyards Chardonnay (Virginia) $29.00
2004 Cantana Nalles Punnggl Pinot Grigio (Italy) $30.00
2005 Rappahannock Cellars Viognier (Virginia) $32.00
2004 Soletta Vermentino di Sardegna (Italy) $38.00
2005 Cornaro Pinot Grigio (Veneto) $6.50
2005 Cornaro Chardonnay (Veneto) $6.50
N/V Codorniu Brut Cava (Spain) $6.50
2005 Riverside by Foppiano White Zinfandel (California) $6.50
2004 Banfi Le Rime (Italy) $7.00/26.00
2005 Nardone Baker Riesling (Australia) $7.00/29.00
frizzante
N/V Montelliana Prosecco (Italy) $26.00
N/V Grotta del Sole Aspirinio D’Aversa Spumante Brut (Campania) $30.00
Red
2004 Cantana Nalles Galea (Italy) $22.00
2004 MOJO Sangiovese (Italy) $23.00
2004 di Lenardo Merlot (Italy) $23.00
2003 Sensi Chianti (Italy) $23.00
2004 Fattoria di Lucignano Chianti (Italy) $24.00
2005 Rockbridge Pinot Noir (Virginia) $27.00
2003 Funtanin Barbera d’Alba (Italy) $28.00
2004 Banfi Centine (Italy) $30.00
2002 LePetrose Primitivo del Tarantino (Italy) $38.00
2001 Tenuto Mazzolino “Corvino” (Italy) $40.00
2002 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva (Italy) $44.00
2003 Big House Red (California) $6.00/21.00
2003 Fossi Chianti (Italy) $6.50
2004 Cornaro Merlot (Italy) $6.50
2002 Silver Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (California) $7.00/25.00
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Mediocre, at best, and one of the more boring dining experiences in C’ville. The best part of my time at Vivace was the incredibly wobbly table, which certainly kept my Chianti aerated and well-breathed. If all you want is spaghetti and meatballs, get Chef-Boyardee and save your money.
Ya, I think some of the dishes are really good, but their entre prices approach astronomical levels.. far from their value in my opinion.
no love, no hate
not a place I’d take a date
Oh.. and the outdoor patio is really nice on a lazy evening (if you don’t mind the cars).
I was entranced by their decor. You go in there and you feel like you’re not in C-ville anymore but in Italy. Ok, I’ve never been to Italy but it’s what I would picture in my head. I had some vegetarian pasta and it was freaking delicious. Prices didn’t seem any worse than anywhere Downtown and it was worth it for the atmosphere.
I went once and had the Pasta Vivace. It was fantinominal. I need to try the Vongole (linguine with white clam sauce) before I can make a final decision. That is always my test for an Italian restaurant.
I’ve been in C’ville long enough to remember when Vivace was a bar/restaurant called “Thatchers.” I’ve always dug the space, though I haven’t eaten there recently. Thanks for the review, coco. Can you compare/contrast Vivace with, say, Carmellos?
@5Shen hits the nail on the head perfectly….for those expecting this to look like what one excepts an “Italian” restaurant to look at its perfect. And the atmosphere is not as ummm….snobby as most places downtown.
@1…are you seriously comparing restaurant food to Chef-Boyardee? Thats like eating pig slop after the pig has digested it….its overcooked all the time…not to mention all the high fructose corn syrup!
Carmellos kicks Vivace booty on food- it’s not close. Vivace charms are more about the space and the patio.
@7 Haven’t been there yet, but I will definitely keep the compare/contrast in mind when I do.
@10 you need to go to Carmellos. If you go during the week you can sometimes have the place to yourself.
I don’t know how they make any cash but the food is probably the best Italian in cville. I’m not saying it’s great or the decor isn’t straight outta’ of Brooklyn but it has it’s charms
@11 the real question is does Carmellos, or anywhere else in Cville make their own pasta. Not that that is a surefire way to find a great Italian restaurant, but assuming they make it properly it raises the bar.
good review nut.
Carmello’s is very good - especially loved the apps. Only went there once, and it was completely packed (but that was right before the Duke game).
On another note, Al Dente has their tables setup outside, so I’m guessing this week’s opening is still on…
I ate there once before a concert at the Jack, and the place was PACKED. And the service was phenomenal. And the food was delicious. I was very impressed, but even more so because of the way they handled the crowd without having the quality of the experience suffer.
@8: It’s not traditional “Italian” decor though, like little Italian flags everywhere and poster of the Tower of Pisa, and shit, it’s more like a movie set. For me,. ambiance is a HUGE part of the dining experience. My meal will be more enjoyable in a cushy place than in some place that looks straight out of Brooklyn.
@14 That would be Carmellos.
@12 Some restaurants use Mona Lisa pasta, which is the next best thing to homemade.
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Anna’s = good, reasonable Italian
What does everyone think of Sal’s? I went there once for lunch, and I thought the food was pretty good. Not great, but for the convenience of being on the mall and having outdoor seating, it was nice. I also had a long talk with the owner about “sure-fire” ways to win money gambling on the NFL, so that was interesting.
hmmmm fresh pasta in Cville! I would love to know which restaurants use the fresh, undried pasta…that is so chewy and delicious….reminds me of Italy! Whole wheat and squid ink FRESH pasta YUM.
http://www.monalisapasta.com/pasta.htm
That would be a good review wouldn’t it?
The Local had an AWESOME veggie pasta dish as a special last weekend made with Mona Lisa pasta.
i went to vivace on a date, & the food/atmosphere/service were way better than the dude i was with. disagree about the portions being large enough for 2 though–the chicken parm was about exactly the right size. the cheesecake was fine i believe. i think we had mozzarella sticks, which weren’t as good as the lazy parrot’s, but theirs are the best ever. i didn’t notice the arancini–i love those! (& cook some very cute ones myself, but without the ham.)
carmello’s is NOT “very good”! it’s FINE. but way overpriced, e.g., $12 for spaghetti with tomato sauce.
/about to eat lunch at my favorite italian restaurant ever!
:)
@19 bet against the dolphins?
@23: Haha…no but that would work too.
Wait, you’re not supposed to be here.
@23 wait just a minute….where is your favorite Italian restaurant in cville!?
jeez, cocoNUT where have you been? i’m not in c’ville, i’m on the internets.
/sorry, i heard y’all talking about food. but i’m leaving now.
Carmello’s is great, and I agree that they handle a packed house very well. I just can’t get over the structure. I have seen that place packed on plenty of occasions and the prices are definitely on the high side of the scale. Isn’t it time to move out of or upgrade the doublewide? I have recommended the place to countless people, and the majority of them are turned off as soon as they figure out that I’m talking about the doublewide near Panda Garden.
@27: It’s in a TRAILER? lmao…
They have no Italian beir… Not a Moretti or Peroni in site
They do have Mexican beer though, go figure.
Call me crazy, but I just don’t like Mona Lisa pasta very much. I’ll eat it, and have on numerous occassions, but it’s just got an “off” flavor that I don’t care for. I generally like fresh pasta a great deal, but ML is not for me.
Some downtown places have made their own pasta: Metro used to have goat cheese tortellini to die for. Petit Pois had homemade gnocchi. Oxo too. Bizou once had a homemade pasta on a salmon dish that was deelish. Fleurie makes their own pasta I believe.
It’s all I can do not to giggle when my server says “gnocchi” .
I am so immature
cocoNut- very small thing but Vivace is on Ivy Road not in Ivy. Ivy doesn’t start till much farther west on 250
i’ve been a Vivace fan for a while and Mrs Nut and I have been there for a nice (but not extravagent) dinner on occasion. we find the food to be very rich, so it’s not a frequent hang out, but it’s always been good to us.
where is Carmellos? i’ve never even heard of that place.
@34 Carmellos is on Emmet Street, sort of across from the arena, wedged between a motel and a Chinese restaurant.
@30 i’ve had mona lisa’s lasagna at several catered events, & it’s yummy, esp the veggie lasagna. love the salad dressing!
When eating at Carmello’s you can imagine being in Brooklyn or the Bronx in the 1950s. When eating at Vivace, you can imagine being in Charlottesville in 2008 enjoying a decent attempt, but not quite right, at old school Italian.
Sal’s is awful. Not even close.
@35
thanks for the info, i’ve never even given that place a second look.
I may have to try this place. Who is with me?
If no one is I will have to make my angry face. I am not going to lie - it isn’t very pretty.
@39 it might be helpful if you said which place you meant Vivace, Carmello’s, or somewhere else?
I know it is unusual but I was actually sticking to the topic of the post. Shhh don’t tell they might want me to do that ALL the time…uck.
Ok Vivace it is, can I see the angry face so I can make a more informed decision
Tuesday, I’ll take you! P.S. Your angry face is actually pretty funny.
I would love to show it to you - but it breaks computers. Only live versions are legal.
Never made it to South Street huh?
Lies!
I can’t believe people don’t know where these places are, Charlottesville is VERY small.
Smiley, you are a true townie, we must know each other.
agree!!
@44 i got back late from DC, are you going to the pig roast?
Nah. I have a Crawfish boil out of town. I like ocean creatures more than land ones. Plus I made the plans eons ago.
@48 Suckin’ heads and bitin’ tails.
Don’t worry though - most villains like new editions. We will happily socialize with you any Tuesday or weekend or hell even Monday (this goes for everyone). The more the merrier! (Well, except drunk echo - we don’t need more of those
)
Are the crawfish flown in?
/believes you can only have gud crawfish berle in Nola
@50 New Edition, damn I don’t look like any of those guys
@19, 37 AND 46 Sal’s, I must sheepishly admit has fooled me twice. I got suckered in the first time as the large crowd and beautiful fall evening made it look like the perfect place for a glass (bottle) of wine and some italian grub. Left feeling like I had overpaid, and declared that I would not go back EVAR. Fast forward to spring and a beautiful afternoon. The shade of the trees at the outside dining area was just what I wanted and I fell for it. I was pissed when I was reminded of how poorly the previous experience had gone by yet another disappointment. Sal’s has one of the better outdoor seating areas on the mall but the food is not that tasty and for the price I expect better.
P.S. will someone tell Sal’s waitstaff that it is not polite to run people over as they walk between the restaurant and the outside dining area.
@50: Drunk echo is fun. It’s really drunk echo that some people take offense to.
We had the worst experience at Vivace. The host was quite rude, and the waiter forgot to bring my date’s dinner.
On the way out, we mentioned our experience to the host. He said nothing gave us a snooty glare as we left.
I hate snooty hosts almost as much as I hate snooty bartenders (j/k), and Vivace is so not worthy of being snooty!
@55: Sounds like an authentic Bronx experience.
Went to Vivace last night and it was fan-freakin’-tastic. We got a cute little table looking down on all the colored umbrellas and lamps, and our server was very nice. Their wine list had many reasonably priced wines and the bottle of Chardonnay that I got for $23 was light and delicious. We started with their bruschetta appetizer for $9 and it was a loaf of bread with the mozzarella baked inside, covered with diced tomatoes and drizzled with balsamic. We wanted to lick the plate. They timed the courses perfectly and our entrees came shortly after our app plate was cleared. For me, gnocchi ($16) with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and lemon. The fruit and veg on this dish were very fresh and it was one of the lighter gnocchi dishes I’ve ever had. My bf got the Ravioli Rosati ($16), a plate of big cheese ravioli topped with vodka sauce, basil, and grated parm. IN-credible. I think there was Ecstasy in the vodka sauce becuase it tasted SO good I wanted to take off all my clothes and jump into a pot of it. We couldn’t finish all of our pasta though and now I have yummy lunch leftovers today. This restaurant is awesome. Don’t know if the pasta is made there but it tasted hella gud to me.
And the host was very polite. Sorry you had a bad experience Java.
I think there was Ecstasy in the vodka sauce becuase it tasted SO good I wanted to take off all my clothes and jump into a pot of it.
Ecstasy + Vodka + Sauce + Nekkid shenn = excellent date
@51 - yes 150 pounds from Louisiana! These people know how to do it up right.
/not going to be able to eat for a WEEK.
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