with full stomachs from the very best meal we have eaten while in
Europe.
The spot was Il Latini. The night began with running into a man with a
NDSU t shirt turns out his dad went there too....small world mom and
Erica!!! A hole in the wall establishment known world wide for their
family seating, one price fits all cost, amazing 4 course feast, and
homey Italian feel.
This was a favorite of the gonzaga in Florence students...Andrea it
hasn't changed a bit. The restaraunt is a classic italian joint with
meat hanging from the ceilings and wine wherever we looked. As it was
family seating we were sat with a wonderful couple originally from
Texas who were teaching abroad in Dubai. They were a fantastic pair
to exchange stories, recommendations, and to enjoy the glorious food
with.
Our dinner:
Antipasta: caprese salad, proscuioto with canteloupe, cous cous ( we
think) and liver pate on a crustini
First course:
Cheese ravioli ( to die for) in a tomato sauce
Vegetables with pasta
Second course:
Two ENORMOUS servings of veal and Beef in a light gravy with roasted
potatos ad spinach
Desert:
Asti wine
Dark chocolate sauce with a cream puff without the cream (dad you
would have loved it!!!)
Strawberries with vanilla gelato
Port wine and biscotti
Two hours later we finished our meal and now here we are looking at
the duomo from our bedroom window!! What a night! Panche felice!!
Tomorrow we tour the Duomo and are headed to Pisa.
Update on gelato: we found the best gelato in Florence if not in
Italy. Gelletaria grom is the best. To our old list we add: dark
chocolate, raspberry, and hazelnut. Yumm!
Love you all!
Allyn and Richelle
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