Laudisio

I like the fact that when I want to go out for brunch, my friends and I can find what we want at Laudisio. I like an egg white omelette, and they'll cater to my request, which some other restaurants don't want to do so an Italian frittata may look funny, but it tastes great with the fresh ingredients. I'm not ashamed to say I don't have to eat fancy--pizza makes me very happy--especially since it is baked in an authentic wood fired oven so the crust is crisp and wonderful and the cheese, sauce (I love pesto!, too), and the veggies and meats all ooze together in a fabulous treat! The changing of the seasons means new choices at the restaurant, too, so now there are new vegetables, and fresh fish is just coming in, too. Sometimes I don't want a heavy meal, so I can have a caprese salad which features their homemade mozarella which is the greatest treat for me that I can imagine. It's hard to resist the calamari, and I pretend it doesn't have calories just because it is one of my favorite appetizers. When I suggest it to friends, it soon becomes a favorite of theirs, too. We always save room to share a dessert. If I eat a lot, then it is gelato. But if we have eaten lightly, then it is tiramisu, or toffee tuile or creme brulee which seems light because it is made with meyer lemons and raspberries so obviously that has hardly any calories. \r \r Pros: Being able to go to Laudisio for lunch, or brunch or happy hour where I can inexpensively try a mini dessert or appetizer is very appealing Cons: too many wines to try--I'll never get through the list! more