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I am a proud canuck, with Italian roots. We grew up with great Italian food. My mother made fabulous spaghetti and meatballs, among other delights. My grandmother made amazing Italian food, who along with one of her friends, made the most incredible ravioli I can imagine! Those ravioli were so big and filling that I could only eat one, and even the men were limited to about three each. I do not remember the exact taste because of how far back that was, but I would love to go back in time and try them again!
Because of the quality and authenticity of food preparation, I never got into canned Italian food, and would never think of eating spaghetti at a restaurant. Just didn't seem right, given we were spoiled in that sense.
And over the years I have had plenty of opportunity to enjoy great meals at Italian restaurants in various places in this world.....Chicago (deep dish!!), an array of other cities/countries, and yes, across Italy. But the good news, even in the city where I live, and not too far away (at a national park we like to visit almost every summer), great Italian food can be found! And therein lies my happy finding, a local restaurant that makes amazing spaghetti and meatballs.....so good I look forward to visiting there for that dish alone!
We discovered this rather average looking restaurant/sports bar a few years back, although I had heard about it for years. And it has now become a staple in our household when it comes to places we like to eat. My wife has a favourite, Chili Cream Prawns, a fabulous pasta dish, with just the right ingredients! The meals are just over $20 and you get salad and tasty, fresh bread sticks.....and basically enough food for 2 meals! Yes, we always take home about as much as we consume.
And to change things up, next time we visit I am going to try another dish, not to mention their pizzas are well known in the city. Oh yes.....pizza. I will stop here, because I have a mad love for most pizza!
So sorry Mom and Grandma.....up there. I have finally found spaghetti and meatballs that compare with yours. And that means only one thing.....it is GREAT!
Because of the quality and authenticity of food preparation, I never got into canned Italian food, and would never think of eating spaghetti at a restaurant. Just didn't seem right, given we were spoiled in that sense.
And over the years I have had plenty of opportunity to enjoy great meals at Italian restaurants in various places in this world.....Chicago (deep dish!!), an array of other cities/countries, and yes, across Italy. But the good news, even in the city where I live, and not too far away (at a national park we like to visit almost every summer), great Italian food can be found! And therein lies my happy finding, a local restaurant that makes amazing spaghetti and meatballs.....so good I look forward to visiting there for that dish alone!
We discovered this rather average looking restaurant/sports bar a few years back, although I had heard about it for years. And it has now become a staple in our household when it comes to places we like to eat. My wife has a favourite, Chili Cream Prawns, a fabulous pasta dish, with just the right ingredients! The meals are just over $20 and you get salad and tasty, fresh bread sticks.....and basically enough food for 2 meals! Yes, we always take home about as much as we consume.
And to change things up, next time we visit I am going to try another dish, not to mention their pizzas are well known in the city. Oh yes.....pizza. I will stop here, because I have a mad love for most pizza!
So sorry Mom and Grandma.....up there. I have finally found spaghetti and meatballs that compare with yours. And that means only one thing.....it is GREAT!
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