Chef Wilkinson


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Monday, February 7, 2011

~ Romano's Macaroni Grill ~

If you haven't had the pleasure of eating at Romano's Macaroni Grill ... you have been deprived! My first visit was this past week and it was spectacular. The food was excellent! The meal started off with a House Salad topped with House Dressing and served with a fresh loaf of bread. I could have stopped there and the meal would have been worth every penny. Then we had an entree of Penne Rustica® (succulent shrimp, roasted chicken and aged prosciutto tossed with Parmesan cream sauce then baked until golden) and Lasagna Al Forno (authentic Bolognese meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella topped with tomato sauce and fresh basil). I would hate to chose between the dishes as both were magnificent. The Lasagna Al Forno was like none that I had ever eaten before (in a good way). We were stuffed but just had to try the dessert menu since everything else had been so scrumptious. We had a serving of Tiramisu (Ladyfingers soaked in espresso, then layered between rich, mascarpone cream) and Panna Cotta (Southern Italian-style vanilla custard with fresh strawberries and hazelnut). Tiramisu was the better of the two (personal preference). Not only was the food outstanding but the service was the best I have had in YEARS! (Our waiter was Shawn) The atmosphere was cozy (they don't cram you in like sardines). So if you are wanting to impress your sweetheart for Valentine's Day this is the place to do it (or any other day). We will definitely return! ~ Chef ~