Page 14 - Boca Exposure - January '22

Page 14, Boca Exposure
Dining Out: If You Can’t Get To Italy…

Then Let Italy Come To You!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire perfect in both seasoning and temperature. Light-charred Louie’s version was spot on with the right infusion of coffee
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love on the outside and moist on the inside, it was then finished flavors, good imported savoiardi (lady fingers) and the perfect
for food started very young. in a sauté pan in a bath of citrus wine, herb, and heirloom texture of the whipped eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese.
Never satisfied with his Mom’s cherry tomatoes. Nice job! We also selected Louie’s Nonna’s Cheesecake ($9.50)
dishes, he started to cook his Hungry Al went on a more traditional path with one of to share. By now I’ve tasted hundreds of variations of
way through her “Betty Crocker Louie’s freshly made in-house pasta dishes. I love a good cheesecakes and baked a few myself. This one was a real
Cookbook.” During the years Carbonara Spaghetti ($24) made the classic way, without the winner. I believe it had to do with the blend of both cream
to follow he spent many hours addition of heavy cream. Here Louie includes diced house- cheese and ricotta in the filling that gave it a light but rich
working in restaurants, both as server and cook, attending cured pancetta, eggs and the key ingredient – good Parmigiano taste. Not too sweet … not too cheesy.
cooking classes and traveling the world in an effort to expand Reggiano cheese. All that’s needed is a ladle of the starchy pasta Check Please: By now you can easily assume that our
his palette. As a professional writer, Hungry Al offers his liquid and you have a thick but light creamy sauce. Well done! dining experience here at Louie Bossi delivered excellence.
perspective on current food trends and guides you through Side Note: It would be a disservice if I didn’t mention These are tough times for restaurateurs to handle the onslaught
your local restaurant options. that, with the Bistecca, this beef is hand selected and of patrons returning to dining out post-COVID, the difficulties
dry-aged on premises, served bone-in with roasted garlic of securing good personnel, and the sourcing of ingredients
Louie Bossi and rosemary. As an indirect testimonial of popularity, to satisfy the demand of our well-educated eaters. But Louie
Hyatt Place Boca the table alongside us were all served the same Ribeye answered his loyal fans with keeping his kitchen in order, his
100 E. Palmetto Road Steaks ($38). Gotta be good! waitstaff vigilant, and his Nonna’s smiling in pride knowing
Boca Raton, FL 33432 From The Dessert Cart: I was wondering at this point he is utilizing her recipe in the effort
(561) 336-6699 if there was room for dessert, but with everything going to satisfy others.
louiebossi.com so well we couldn’t refuse, and happy that we didn’t. Not The Hungry Squad is delighted to
a big fan of Tiramisu, I was hesitant of this choice until round out his pizza dough with four
Food For Thought: Having been to Louie Bossi only our excellent waiter convinced me it was going to live huge golden slices of perfection.
twice before tonight, I was certain that I had written a previous up to Hungry Al’s expectations.
review. To my surprise I discovered that had never happened.
In retrospect, it seemed that my initial visit was about two
not to visit a new restaurant until they have gotten off the Boca Public Library’s Photography
weeks after their grand opening. Usually, I caution myself

starting blocks with enough time to iron out the wrinkles in
a new operation. This was obviously a miscalculation of my Exhibit Takes You On ‘A Walk
first handshake with Louie.
So here I am back again after a six-year hiatus, wondering
singles crowd that pushed me toward calmer pastures. Maybe Through Cuba’ Until Feb. 14
why the return visit was so delayed. Maybe it was the huge

it was the early misfires of the few items I initially sampled,
or maybe I simply got distracted to other dining destinations. The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new recognized widely
Regardless, it left me scratching my head as to why I left all photography exhibit, “A Walk Through Cuba” by Brian for her astute “eye”
the good meals on the table. and Lorie Bibbee. This exhibit captures the local feel of f o r t h e p e r f e c t
There are all kinds of restaurateurs, ranging from small Havana and several outlying small towns. From the back photo. She has
mom and pops, to corporate restaurant franchises, to an array streets of Havana to the tobacco fields in the mountains, had experience in
of local food trucks – all the way up to the latest concept of these photos capture a diverse view of Cuba off the darkroom techniques
restaurant groups. beaten path. The metal prints shown in the exhibit are and photojournalism
Louie Bossi falls in the latter category within the made by infusing dyes directly into specially coated and contributed
framework of the Big Time Restaurant Group. You might aluminum sheets for a magical luminescence, which several photos for
recognize these names: City Oyster, City Cellar, Rocco’s creates a durable, waterproof and brilliant print. this exhibition.
Tacos, Elisabetta and Big City Tavern. The good news is, Brian, a Florida native, has been photographing “A Walk Through
Big Time … delivers big flavors. Florida and international locations for the past 40 years. Cuba,” a free exhibit
First Impressions: First, you’ll need to know that Louie From Australia to Switzerland, he has traveled the on view now, will
is located directly on Palmetto and Federal Highway, sharing world to capture the local scenery, people, and beautiful run through Feb. 14
the space with the Hyatt Place Hotel. The parking is tight, so landscapes. Recently, the Palm Beach Photographic at the Art in Public
I highly recommend splurging the five dollars for the valet Institute displayed his work in a juried photography Places area of the Downtown Library, 400 N.W. 2nd
service and save your energy and time for the good eats inside. competition in their West Palm Beach gallery. Lorie is Ave. It is open during regular library hours.
Louie does a great job making you feel like you’re
actually dining in a ristorante in Italy. Wooden floors,
brick walls, open kitchen, Parma bar, tufted upholstery
booths, open beef-hanging fridge, and tasteful hanging
photos address the Italian ambiance.
You’ll also find a huge bar area for socializing, and an
abundance of outside seating for perfect al fresco dining in
the beautiful cool ocean breezes.
starting off your lunch or evening with a huge array NoN-Toxic cancer immunotherapy

Prime Your Taste Buds: Louie Bossi is great at
of pizzas, appetizers and antipasti. I would certainly
consider on my return visit (yes, there will be one!) to
simply work my way through these smaller plate options Available NoW
as an alternative to the full Monty.
their Sicilian Olives and Provolone ($8.50) to enhance Safe and Effective!
Hungry Al decided to open up with a small dish of

the enjoyment of my glass of Orin Swift Abstract blend.
Nothing beats authentic Italian olives. This is the Original Immunotherapy that
Hungry D. gave immediate thumbs up after hearing the
description of the special appetizer of wine poached pears, balances and optimizes your immune system to
freshly sliced Di Parma Prosciutto, and probably the best fight almost any type of cancer.
Mozzarella Di Bufala that both of us quickly devoured. This
dish hit on all cylinders: sweetness of the pears, saltiness of
the ham, and the richness of the creamy cheese. Hundreds of successes over the years.
I also decided to sample the very popular Arancini Con
Tartufo ($13.50), which is comprised of crispy rice balls filled Continuously available since 1977
with fior di latte cheese and a hint of truffle aioli. These little
bocce ball delights will scatter from the table so fast you might in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
want to consider a take-home box.
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