SO I promised in my intro that I would sprinkle in some recipes and reviews of restaurants in the Rochester, Ny area and I am making good with my first review.
As an avid foodie I am always interested in trying new places that cater to my predilection for carbs, and Rochester has a wide array of restaurants willing to satisfy that craving from pizza joints and all American diners to the Latin, Caribbean and African eateries that feature wonderfully spiced dishes as well as all of the Asian and Indian cuisines.
First up is Gusto, a small Italian restaurant that features paninis, pastas, soups and salads serving lunch and dinner. Let me just say that I have never been disappointed here, not by the food, service or price. I must recommend that you be prepared to enjoy simply wonderful salads, that are dressed perfectly, my favorite is the Fico ( spinach,prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, figs and a yummy balsamic vinaigrettee). All of the ingredients marry well and complimented the Panini alla Pizza very well. This sandwich has artichokes,roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil and melts into your mouth like nothing else. The bread is toasted perfectly and you can also order these together as a lunch special with a half portion of each. I suggest following up with a warmed slice of the almond cake that is dusted lightly with powder sugar.This cake is homemade and instantly evokes visions of someone's grandmother in a kitchen cooking treats just for you.
The atmosphere here is nice open , allowing for conversation and enjoyment of the neighborhood because of the large windows facing out on to Alexander ave. Trust me this is a restaurant to keep in mind for any occasion.
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