I do love when a business trip allows me to visit with my bff and have a fantastic meal.  Loved having a great view of the kitchen at the chef’s counter even if it was exceedingly warm.  Everything was absolutely delicious….especially the lasagna even though it did not photograph well at all.

Wild mushroom arancini – crispy risotto balls, buffalo mozzarella, truffle aioli

Grilled little gem caesar – chicories, charred broccolini, parmesan, lemon-anchovy dressing, polenta croutons

Arugula & pear salad – fennel, parmesan, toasted hazelnuts, lemon-olive oil dressing

Lasagna al forno – roasted mushrooms, garlic, blistered cherry tomatoes, herbed bechamel

Warm pumpkin spice cake – cinnamon Stracciatella gelato, caramel, pumpkin seed praline