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Dining Out: I’m Betting On Elisabetta!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire open kitchen, booth seating, upstairs dining and outside ($51). The 14-ounce, bone-in chop was fired up in the
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love patio expansion. It certainly makes one feel like you are wood burning grill and left perfectly charred score marks
for food started very young. Never dining strictly Italian. Luckily, this restaurant comes with on the filet that drove home the reason why this well-
satisfied with his Mom’s dishes, he an elevator for easy accessibility to the upstairs venues. seasoned meat was the best I’ve eaten in years.
started to cook his way through The menu here at Elisabetta is heavily pizza and pasta, To add to this feast, we decided to split the waiter-
her “Betty Crocker Cookbook.” but one thing that seems renaissance is how they added recommended pasta dish called Paccheri ($29). These
During the years to follow he an every-day-of-the-week special to the menu. My only short pasta squares were masterfully laced with a wild
spent many hours working in problem with that is, “Why is it that on Tuesday I want mushroom mascarpone sauce. We licked the plate clean!
restaurants, both as server and cook, attending cooking to have the special they offer on Thursday?” Hungry E. and Hungry M. both seem to have an
classes and traveling the world in an effort to expand Prime Your Taste Buds: The choices here are huge. affinity for Bolognese. Elisabetta’s version comes with
his palette. As a professional writer, Hungry Al offers his There are three categories of starters, ranging from the rigatoni and scores on all levels. The pasta passed my
perspective on current food trends and guides you through cocktail type consisting of olives, Parmigiano Reggiano texture taste with just enough bite to allow the semolina
your local restaurant options. cheese, Coccoli Fritti (do not pass on these), Marcona wheat to register its flour consistency. The meat ragout
Almonds, and Garlic Bread. These item choices range was rich and savory in beef stock and sweet in flavor.
Elisabetta from $7 to $14, or you can dig into your wallets and Menu Note: While pizza and pasta are a mainstay here
32 East Atlantic Ave. impress everyone at your table with the Grand Assortment at Elisabetta, you can’t pass on their excellent steaks.
Delray Beach, FL 33444 ($42) of appetizer samplings. They also have the traditionally Italian meat entrees called
(561) 560-6699 Tonight, I indulged in the Meatballs ($13) since it Bistecca either as a New York or Ribeye.
has always been my personal barometer to measure From The Dessert Tray: The desserts here are
Food For Thought: With over 15 Italian restaurants anything Italian. These meatballs (four) in the shape of what you would expect from an Italian restaurant: the
in Delray Beach, I’m going to declare it be renamed Little billiard balls were excellent. Perfect density, properly predictable Tiramisu, Cannoli, Nonna’s Cheesecake and
Italy. I’m not surprised. The other night I was watching seasoned, and reminded me of my hometown corner Gelato. We opted for the Italian Ice Cream Sundae ($12).
Family Feud. One of the questions was, “What is the No. Italian restaurant where, as a kid, Meatball Parmigiana Can’t miss on three scoops of any flavor combination,
1 cuisine most people like to eat?” Survey says ... Italian. sandwiches were my staple. To this day I still crave them. chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and, of course, whipped
So, with all these choices how do you determine what’s Hungry D. and I also decided to split a Caprese Salad cream. Sorry, no cherry on top!
your favorite? For me, I place my bet on Elisabetta on ($13) that consisted of heirloom tomatoes (which actually Check Please: There are so many accolades that I can
Atlantic Avenue. tasted like tomatoes and not those hydroponic watery ones give Elisabetta besides great ambiance, food and service.
Elisabetta is another creation from the same folks who we often see in the market) and, of course, creamy rich However, the ones that are rarely mentioned are the effort
operate Louie Bossi in Boca or Fort Lauderdale. If you fresh mozzarella. I wished they had more of a heavy hand and expense of utilizing wood burning grills, the usage
have ever tried to get a seat at their bar any night of the on the olive oil and balsamic drizzle. Easy fix ... find the of modern portable check-out devices so your credit card
week, you’ll know why this restaurant group has been waiter! never leaves the table, and shirts worn by the busboys,
so successful. I have been living in Florida for over 40 Straight From The Kitchen: Besides the daily runners and kitchen staff.
years and it’s amazing to see the transformation of the specials, there are so many excellent dishes to choose These shirts are stamped on the back with the
memorable mom and pop Italian restaurants to these from. Tonight, Hungry D. decided on the fresh Bronzini. word “Salavataggio.” In Italian this means to “rescue”
multi-million-dollar interiors, large and active bar scenes, I know you see this on many restaurant menus, but often someone in need of help. What a
and over-the-top menu selections. they look and taste like they came from a freezer or fish meaningful thought from management
As my dad used to say, “There’s nothing permanent farm. to acknowledge this hardworking team.
but change.” With that in mind, I look forward to dining Not here at Elisabetta. The whole fish was wood As for Elisabetta, I’m all in with
at Elisabetta even if there are no red-and-white checkered fired, grilled perfectly, deboned and simply treated with my chips that they will continue to be
tablecloths. seasoning and a touch of olive oil. This preparation a major success in Delray Beach. That’s
First Impressions: Remember 32 East restaurant? certainly pays homage to its Italian roots. why I’m betting my stack of five golden
Well, you wouldn’t recognize it now. Like a magic trick, As for Hungry Al, I decided to test the kitchen with chips for this Italian bistro at the old 32
this metamorphosis is amazing with a new bar location, more meaty protein and selected the Grilled Veal Chop East.

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