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December 19, 2008 Leave a comment
SPQR is a dimly lit eatery that pleases the soul as much as the body—the ambiance is set and the romance begins. I am surprised there were not stronger star review power here—because I think it certainly deserves it.
I strongly recommend ordering a few small plates but you should get a larger plate—they are the right size—the small plates are quite small and only meant to impart a flavor for the moment and not over the entire meal. Last visit, this week I enjoyed one antipasti Chanterelle mushroom with spinach, bacon and garlic – a wonderful medley of flavors—I could have had double what I had. I was tempted and ordered the fried half chicken–a light crunchy and completely flavorful, juicy and slightly spiced. I had two glasses of wine each with a separate purpose; the Baron di Paolo Enosi Dolomitti Alto Adige is a white blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer which like an airplane is take off for the palette only whetting your appetite for more food and getting the palette ready for some red. I started with the Bruno Rocca Dolcetto d’Alba Vigna Trifole 2006 with it’s crisp acid kept the rhythm with each plate. The chicken I had a bold red—never mind that it was chicken but a gorgeous half fried chicken with Cayenne spicing which easily held Bruno Rocca Dolcetto d’Alba Vigna Trifole 2006 not in check but a thorough complement.
The wine and food were as ambient as the music and the fun and easy going service had a perfect approach of just the right tough. A splendid meal.
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