It’s up there somewhere.
Pasta Sisters in the Historic Helms Bakery District
We met nephew & roomie aka big baller for dinner. They wanted to take uncle out for his bday and we wanted casual. I eating with these guys. It’s a food talkers dream. BB tried his damnedest to order OOE.
Arcipressi Rosso 2016
Isn’t she pretty?..
I mistakenly looked at the Pico locale website and thought CC didn’t serve wine. Good mistake. We got to try this biodynamic, indicative blend of mostly sangiovese from a cool wine shop, Bar & Garden, on Washington. I told the salesman we were dining w/others, where we were eating and what I was looking for in a wine. He immediately went for this bottle. We immediately loved it - balanced, soft, light fruit aroma & taste, earthy, medium acidity.
Bresaola Carpaccio w/Arugula, Robiola Cheese (Nonno Nanni), Lemon & Olive Oil Dressing
Delicious. Perfect alone, even better with their Focaccia. Tip: ask for Robiola or you get shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, which some might like better, not us.
Butter Lettuce, Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing (White maybe)
Another winner.
Porchetta (I think), Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Arugula
I didn’t try it, but how could this be bad?
Hah! Extra, Extra. Read all about it!
They’re purists when it comes to saucing pasta, but know by now there are peeps out here like me. Grazie!
Spaghetti Bolognese (extra sauce)
Tagliatelle Bolognese + Burrata
Spaghetti, Manila Clams, Shrimp
Possibly a special. I’ve had problems with seafood at the Pico locale (not fresh ) and was hoping they remedied it in a more equipped kitchen. Only by half. The Shrimp wasn’t fresh tasting but the Clams were perfect.
Tagliatelle Pesto
If you’re not a big fan of basil (Me!) than this is for you. It’s mild, herbal, almost creamy.
Gnocchi Three Cheese Sauce - Italian Gorgonzola, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano & Arugula
OMG! I typically don’t love Gnocchi and think Three Cheese sauces are too much. But this was possibly my favorite pasta on the table. Nice light Gnocchi w/creamy, rich, tangy sauce.
Spaghetti Porcini Mushroom Sauce (extra sauce)
Have I mentioned how much I like Shrooms?
Lasagna - Bolognese (beef only), Béchamel, Parmigiano
I was getting worn out by this time. A problem when eating like this. But IIRC it was very good.
Nutella Pie
Apricot Jam Pie
Panna Cotta + Stawberry Purée
The desserts were surprisingly just okay. With the exception of the Panna Cotta which was just good.
Okay, so, here it goes. Ready? The weakest link is the Pasta. Yep. Something has been lost in translation from the mom + pop to the bigger brick + mortar. The pasta flavor was fine (maybe a little bland). BUT! If you’re going to go traditional when saucing then your pasta shouldn’t stick together. But all-in-all we had an enjoyable meal and I’m very happy for the pasta sisters & brother. I would return.
Happy Love in L.A. Italian Style!
…Oh I forgot. We mistakenly ended up with an extra Spaghetti Bolognese so we took it home. Almost all of my leftovers inexplicably end up with an egg on top.
Sadly(?), their OG Pico/Arlington location is muuuch better.
everytime i stop by CC i end up at F.O… the lines are crazy.
Louis Dressner can do no wrong
That sandwich has prosciutto cotto inside?
Those tarts are simple breakfast fare in Italy. I dig it with some tea
Hi @Nemroz.
It does look more like ham (which I like better) but the description on the menu says prosciutto di parma. Unless my friend switched out the prosciutto for the porchetta which they also had but with pecorino romano spread. I’d ask him but he won’t remember. I’ll just edit it instead.
That makes sense about the tarts. They would be better as a simple breakfast with tea, but they’re marketing them as dessert and calling them pie. They are quite bland.
Thanks for the tips.
Prosciutto cotto (cooked) can also be di Parma (of Parma). That does just look like some regular ham though (cotto). Did you say just say publically you prefer regualr ham to prosciutto?
Their ricotta, chocolate pie/tart i’ve had at Southland is quite nice.
Funny! We’re all starting to have the same food brain in different ways. First, I was wondering if di parma (of/from parma) could also be cooked, but I don’t have enough knowledge. Second, I wondered if I was gonna’ get shit because I prefer ham. But there’s not a lot of good prosciutto around (di parma or otherwise). It can be too chewy & pully for me. Sooo… and don’t scream, I like prosciutto wrapped around something (beef/asparagus) and broiled or pan fried.
oh it’s totally fine and i understand your preferences totally!!! it’s just that you are now at position 16 of trusted FTC recommenders
That was funny, but I’m with @TheCookie on this. For me, prosciutto is fine if cooked, but I find it offputting in its raw state. Yeah, I know it’s “cured”, but to me it seems like eating raw pork. In the same vein, I love hot-smoked salmon, but don’t care for lox at all. Too slimy.
No lardo for you…
I feel like I stumbled on to the wrong food site
no jamon iberico either then?
Nope. Call me a heathen…
I’m not sure it would be legal to label prosciutto cotto “di Parma” in the EU. Prosciutto di Parma is a Protected Designation of Origin. I’ve never seen prosciutto cotto labeled with any sort of regional designation.
Epicurus carries some really good prosciutto.
Cookie prefers seafood anyway
I know it’s winter, but are we forgetting prosciutto and melon?
Hey, you can change that. Post something and break up our communion of mediocrity.
Call me someone who has probably never had jamon iberico, hence the ham preference.