May 19, 2010

Lovely Dinner @ Babbo



4.24.10

It's been awhile since I've posted anything on this blog, mainly cause we haven't been eating out. But, on my birthday, he planned a special dinner at Babbo. 

As much as I anticipated this dinner, I went in with low expectations. I didn't know what to expect after years of attempting to make reservations.

At the restaurant, we decided to go with the pasta tasting menu where we could try a variety of pasta dishes at a reasonable price. Along with the pasta tasting menu, we celebrated my birthday with a wine pairing.

My oh my...the food was absolutely amazing. Each and every pasta dish had its own characteristic. I've never had pasta like this before. Now I know why people rave about Mario Batali's famous restaurant. The wine was also perfectly paired with each dish, complimenting the flavors of the pasta.

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Chickpea with Toast (courtesy of chef)
 
Black Tagliatelle with Peas and Castelmagno
"Casunzei" with Poppy Seeds

 Garganelli with "Funghi Trifolati"

Domingo's Pyramids with "Passato di Pomodoro"

Papperdelle Bolognese
Chocolate "al Diavolo"


Tyrolean Carrot and Poppyseed Cake with Olive Oil and Orange Gelato
An 8 course pasta tasting menu at Babbo is a savory, delightful experience. An 8 course pasta tasting menu with wine pairing (8 glasses of wine) is a giddy, happy buzz experience. 

I would love to go again for another pasta tasting menu. I'm looking forward to the next visit to Babbo.

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