Quiche of the day with a side of beets - $7.00
I don't know why I chose this dish and I kind of regretted it when I sat down and saw the next table had some beautiful pasta on their plates. Oh well... It's a onion with three herb quiche so it can't be bad but it's just a quiche so it can't be great either, right? I take a bite of the quiche and it's actually really really good. Unlike other quiches I've had before, the egg is cooked perfectly - still moist and soft and the onions and herbs make a really good combination. I end up quite happy with my decision to the quiche. The beets are lightly marinated in what I think is a vinaigrette but I could be wrong. Either way, I love beets, these beets are wonderful and I quickly finish them off. The portion size is also not bad for the price.
Porchetta, crackling and salsa verde - $10
Monkey and I love pork so it was only natural that he ordered this sandwich to try. The bread is good but perhaps with too much flour on the outside - it kind of dried it out. Monkey says it's different - other porchetta sandwiches have this warm and crunchy pork inside. This sandwich has a cold filling - the pork is cold, the salsa verde is cold but the crackling skin is warm. At first this sandwich is kind of boring but then I hit some salsa verde and I understand - it brings it all together. I love crackling. It should be in all sandwiches. Even vegetarian ones.I can see why Monkey loves this place and I understand why he had to take me here. It is what they claim - authentic Italian deli foods and it should be enjoyed by as many people as possible. If I'm ever in the neighbourhood, I would definitely return for a meal, even for a simple thing like marinated beets and a quiche and I would recommend you come for a stop as well. Bon appetite!
Pros:
- Free parking in the lot behind the building
- Quality food and ingredients
- Small deli section with various marinated meats (osso bucco!), cheeses and oils
- Take-away available
- A bit on the pricier side
- Small menu
- Dinner is only served from 5 to 6 pm
- Limited hours
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