My New Favorite Place\r
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This winter, tired of the same old everyday Italian, I turned to Zagat?s in search of something new. Under the category of ?Tuscan,? Arezzo was the first listing to appear. All the reviews were positive and it was ?Zagat?s Rated? as well. It seemed like a safe bet; it turns out I scored big time! I returned this week to find a somewhat different menu. The waiter explained that they change certain dishes to reflect the season and make use of the freshest seasonal ingredients. That was really cool, but I simply had to have the same pasta I?d enjoyed in the winter ? pea flavored cavatelle with hot & sweet sausage ragu. They claim it as a ?signature dish? and it is worthy of the title. It has the comforting look of a home-cooked dish, but with so much more flavor than mom usually makes. After sharing that, and scraping the plate clean, we shared some seasonal soft shell crabs. I know many places serve them, but not everyone serves them well. They were plump and light and prepared ever so simply ? just perfect. For dessert, we sampled a perfect creme brule and a traditional tiramisu, along with expertly prepared cappuccinos. I should mention that the place has a modern yet warm feel to it (partly due to the wood burning brick oven), but for me it?s all about the food. And the food was fantastic. Once again, Zagat?s came through for me. They haven?t let me down yet!
Pros: parking across the street
Cons: can't afford to eat here every night
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