A diner from Clifton Heights, PA
Feb 10, 2010
REAL FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL RESTUARANT. iT IS A WORKING FARM WITH A WINERY AND BAR . The location has been there since the 40's. We arrived on a early summer evening.
The chef, Luigi "Louie" Desiato was picking fresh basil and tomatoes from the gardens for the fresh mozzarella salad.
In a basket he was carrying eggs that he had gathered from the chicken coop in the back barn.
When we entered the...+READ THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL RESTUARANT. iT IS A WORKING FARM WITH A WINERY AND BAR . The location has been there since the 40's. We arrived on a early summer evening.
The chef, Luigi "Louie" Desiato was picking fresh basil and tomatoes from the gardens for the fresh mozzarella salad.
In a basket he was carrying eggs that he had gathered from the chicken coop in the back barn.
When we entered the dining room an apprentice from the CIA (Culinary Institute of America)was cutting fresh pappardelle from sheets of pasta. In a pot on the stove of the open kitchen, we could smell the aroma of fresh tomato sauce. Balls of fresh mozzarella floated gracefully in water waiting to plucked for a Caprese Salad. When we sat, the hostess explained that the house wines were served directly from the barrels and were not bottle aged. We thought, Umm, just like the little winery in Tuscany. We ordered samples of all the wines. They were quite fresh and drinkable, just the way they were presented. Wine snobs should stick to their BYOBs. The menu is authentic yet simple and delicious. We were greeted by the matriarchs of the family. The three sisters, Costanza 82, Maria 80 and Vilma 77 told us about the special selections on the menu. LaSagna Bolognese, Osso Buco along with Tripe Stew and Fried Smelts. A real smorgasboard of Meditteranean Cousine. Espresso Coffee and Grappa finished out our visit. As we walked past the vineyard to our car we saw a herd of dairy goats that the family uses to make cheese frolicing in the pasture. I said to guest , wow we just went to Italy what an evening...-
The chef, Luigi "Louie" Desiato was picking fresh basil and tomatoes from the gardens for the fresh mozzarella salad.
In a basket he was carrying eggs that he had gathered from the chicken coop in the back barn.
When we entered the...+READ THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL RESTUARANT. iT IS A WORKING FARM WITH A WINERY AND BAR . The location has been there since the 40's. We arrived on a early summer evening.
The chef, Luigi "Louie" Desiato was picking fresh basil and tomatoes from the gardens for the fresh mozzarella salad.
In a basket he was carrying eggs that he had gathered from the chicken coop in the back barn.
When we entered the dining room an apprentice from the CIA (Culinary Institute of America)was cutting fresh pappardelle from sheets of pasta. In a pot on the stove of the open kitchen, we could smell the aroma of fresh tomato sauce. Balls of fresh mozzarella floated gracefully in water waiting to plucked for a Caprese Salad. When we sat, the hostess explained that the house wines were served directly from the barrels and were not bottle aged. We thought, Umm, just like the little winery in Tuscany. We ordered samples of all the wines. They were quite fresh and drinkable, just the way they were presented. Wine snobs should stick to their BYOBs. The menu is authentic yet simple and delicious. We were greeted by the matriarchs of the family. The three sisters, Costanza 82, Maria 80 and Vilma 77 told us about the special selections on the menu. LaSagna Bolognese, Osso Buco along with Tripe Stew and Fried Smelts. A real smorgasboard of Meditteranean Cousine. Espresso Coffee and Grappa finished out our visit. As we walked past the vineyard to our car we saw a herd of dairy goats that the family uses to make cheese frolicing in the pasture. I said to guest , wow we just went to Italy what an evening...-
