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...meal begins with a basket of addictive Iggy’s bread, sliced from massive loaves at a large cutting board in between the tables. Dipped in a plate of first-rate olive oil, it could easily turn into a meal. But that would deny the pleasure of the restaurant??s antipasto plate ($14), with thin slivers of cured meat, chunks of aged Parmesan, and one decadent, silkily rich chicken liver crostini...
...restaurant??s pastas are made on the premises, and that care shows in dishes like the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese ($19), soft ribbons of pasta thickly coated with a rich meat sauce. The Spaghetti Aglio e Olio con pomodoro ($16) shows that good olive oil and tomatoes go a long...
...restaurant??s signature cocktail, the Basil Lime Gimlet ($9), to any meal for an unexpectedly smooth combination of tart lime and sweet basil. The wine list, which is limited to Italian wines and arranged by region, also offers many wines by the glass and a number of moderately priced bottles...
...dessert, the pot de crème is a thick, eggy custard with just a trace of espresso. Served with flaky, sugar-dusted palmiers, this is a comforting, undemanding dish. It is perfect with one of the restaurant??s cappuccinos or espresso drinks...
...people come in here for the first time and ask a lot of questions. We try to help them out.” He personally recommends the shellfish casserole, and “anything with pork.” In keeping with the restaurant??s traditional character, the chef refuses to reveal his secrets. The spices used in the frango assado, roast chicken, are strictly confidential...