Page 8 - Boca Exposure - November '19

Page 8, Boca Exposure
Dining Out: I’m Betting On Elisabetta!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire. I guess Elisabetta knows about profit margins. There is Parmigiana, Thursday Veal Chop Parmigiana, Sunday
Hungry Al’s love of food started an extensive appetizer section along with an every-day- it’s Chicken. Since I’ve been back two times, I have tried
young. Never satisfied at the of-the-week special. Why is it that on Sunday I want to two out of three. The eggplant was coated, grilled, and
family dinner table with his have the special they have on Wednesday? Therein lies stacked with red sauce rich with San Marzano tomatoes,
Mom’s dishes, he started to cook the problem with daily specials. plated with a side of perfectly cooked spaghetti. The
his own way through her Betty Prime Your Taste Buds: The choices here are huge. chicken was a close imitation of this preparation with the
Crocker cookbook. His food There are three categories of starters, ranging from the inclusion of tender breast and a full slice of mozzarella
journey consisted of working cocktail type consisting of olives, Parmigiano Reggiano as a topper.
many restaurants both as server and cook, attending cheese, Coccoli Fritti, Marcona Almonds, and Garlic Hungry E. and Hungry M. both seem to have an affinity
numerous cooking classes, and traveling the world in an Bread. These range from $6 to $13, or you can dig into for Bolognese. Elisabetta’s version comes with rigatoni and
effort to expand his palette of different flavors and cuisines. your wallets and go for the Grand Assortment priced at scores on all levels. The pasta passed my texture taste with
As a professional writer, Hungry Al will give you his $37. Really? just enough bite to allow the semolina wheat to register its
perspective on current food trends and guide you through Then you have the Antipasti section that covers flour consistency. The meat ragout was rich and savory in beef
your local restaurant choices. everything from Salads to the traditional Meatballs and stock and sweet in flavor.
Calamari. Here I indulged in the Meatballs ($12), since Menu Note: The pasta selections range from $17 up to
Elisabetta it has always been my personal barometer to measure $31. There’s also a selection of fish and meat entrees. What
32 East Atlantic Ave. anything Italian. they call a Bistecca (known worldwide as a Porterhouse) is
Delray Beach, FL 33444 These meatballs (four) in the shape of billiard balls simply a New York cut (24 ounces, $49) or a Ribeye for the
(561) 560-6699 were excellent. Perfect density, properly seasoned, they same price. Or you can opt for a Spiedini of Shrimp ($29)
reminded me of my hometown corner Italian restaurant or fish of the day.
Food For Thought: It’s hard to believe there’s another where, as a kid, Meatball Parmigiana sandwiches were From The Dessert Tray: If any of the other desserts
Italian restaurant opening in Delray Beach. I can easily my staple. To this day I still crave them. were as good as the Dario Orange Olive Cake ($7) you are
count 15 of them without any effort. So, what motivates Hungry D. and I also decided to split a Caesar Salad in for a sweet treat regardless of your choice. I was happy to
another one to share a slice of the pizza pie? In this case ($11), which I would have reconsidered after seeing the discover this slight savory note of olive oil to help lend an
it’s the rapid expansion of how restaurant groups attempt size of the salad. I always contemplate why the need to appealing complexity to the cake. This moist piece of cake
to dominate the market of diners in highly populated areas. minimize these portions since romaine lettuce costs less was complimented with a hint of orange peel and a few pine
Have you been to Louie Bossi in Boca or Fort than 25 cents per plate. Nevertheless, the dressing was nuts and rosemary.
Lauderdale? Tried to get a seat at their bar any night excellent. Check Please: Even though we have to endure the existence
of the week? If you have, then you know their success. There are also a few of those trending Salmui and of more corporate restaurants, I have to admit they have the
Multi-million-dollar interior designs, large and active bar Formaggio plate selections that I personally find over- resources to achieve innovative dining. I also have to give credit
scene, over-the-top menu selections, and a know-how to priced and under-delivered in quantity. to the energy they bring to the restaurant scene. Elisabetta is a
create opening hype. Elisabetta is another creation of this, From The Pizza Oven: Elisabetta is big on pizza! great concept and a great addition to Atlantic Avenue.
so far, successful restaurant formula. Plus...if you go during Happy Hour at the bar, pizzas I also want to comment on one technical achievement:
It’s all good now ... but somehow, I long for the days are 50 percent off. Seems like a good deal. Well, not their usage of a portable check-out device, much like you
when my parents would drag us kids to the corner Italian necessarily. On my recent visit the bar was slammed and would see all over Europe. This is a clear indication that
bar and grill in our small town in upstate New York. the need to supply the demand resulted in pizzas flying America has finally awakened. Now the only thing that leaves
There I became accustomed to red and white checked out of the oven like Frisbees. your table side is not your credit card, but a
tablecloths, freshly made garlic bread, table conversation This conveyer belt of pizzas unfortunately left the printed receipt as you exit.
that could be heard, and a bill that was typically under crust undercooked and doughy. I called out the manager As for Elisabetta, I’m all in with my
$25 for four. on this and she sincerely admitted I was right. I passed chips that they will be a major success in
Yes, those mom and pop restaurants are becoming on a redo. Delray Beach. That’s why I’m betting my
extinct here in Florida. No longer are momma’s authentic Straight From The Kitchen: As I had mentioned stack of three-and-a-half golden chips for
Italian recipes, handed down by generations, appreciated above, you have the daily specials. Monday Eggplant this Italian bistro at the old 32 East.
anymore. Gone are those homemade meatballs, rich
tomato gravy, or lasagna that took more than a day to
prepare.
First Impressions: Remember 32 East Restaurant?
Well, you wouldn’t recognize it now! Like a magic trick
this metamorphosis is amazing: new bar location, open
kitchen, booth seating, upstairs dining, patio expansion.
It certainly makes one feel like he or she is dining strictly
Italian. Luckily, this restaurant comes with an elevator
for easy accessibility for those in need.
The menu here at Elisabetta is heavily pizza and pasta.

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