Amore

Attraction to the simpler things in life is exactly me. Was this place made just for sailorfoodie? The obvious answer to that question is no...but why...why does my heart and stomach disagree with that logic. 

With my body crouched inwards from the strong cold winds on a dark Autumn night, my head slowly and unbearably tilted upwards as I approached the entrance. The warm light was trying to pull me closer but yet I stood frozen on the sidewalk in pure awe of the majestic storefront. 

How could this be possible. I was chilled to the bones a second ago but yet, I no longer felt cold. The energy radiating from inside the restaurant pierced right through the spacious open windows straight into my eyes, consuming my entire being. Frozen in place yet ignited with fire. I breathed in, I breathed out, savoring the the pure beauty of what was before me, in that present moment. Little did I know, my dining experience already started and I haven't even consumed anything physically. But emotionally and spiritually, I was already captivated.

I was greeted with a room of friendly chatter, smiles, and giggles after finally opening the door. Overwhelmed with the modern aesthetics of the place, it was a blur thinking how I even ended up being seated in the corner table booth. Whatever the case, I was blessed with a view of the raindrops treading down the window panes to my right, the enticing gelato bar to my left, and the gorgeous bar to my front. 

For starters I ordered the formaggi misti and roseline di salmon, and for the latter, the cesare salad, carbonara, osteria amore, and sapori de mare. While all of the dishes were different, the common strand: less is more. There was not a moment where I felt a component was overpowering the other. Everything was harmoniously paired well and the pure flavors shined. The brightest light, the sparkle in my eye though was the osteria amore pasta. The buttery, velvety pistachio cream was gravity defying and possibly from an intergalactic space where unicorns are created.

With so much love, thank you Osteria Amore for actualizing an establishment that truly invokes the sentiment of simplicity.

-Sailor out