Pala Revisited (Again)

**tomcat** · 14-10-2023, 01:07 PM

...lunch at our favorite Italian: Parma ham and burrata, tomato/garlic bruschetta, clams and mussels in Arrabbiata sauce, linguine in a sauce of nduja, guanciale, egg yolk and basil and, for dessert, the owner's wife's homemade gelato...hazel nut and chocolate...excellent! The Montepulciano added to the dining pleasure...

**armstrong** · 14-10-2023, 01:16 PM

Surely you've made up at least half of those words.

**tomcat** · 14-10-2023, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by armstrong

Surely you've made up at least half of those words.

...pub grub it ain't...

**cyrille** · 14-10-2023, 01:31 PM

Pub grub?

Pub grub is still a league above crisp sandwiches.

**david44** · 14-10-2023, 01:43 PM

Looks splendid

Just as a matter of interest who is

PAL B?

**tomcat** · 14-10-2023, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by david44

Just as a matter of interest who is

PAL B?

...have a vegan meatball...

**Edmond** · 14-10-2023, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

for dessert, the owner's wife

Finally, a decent place to go to.

Originally Posted by tomcat

Nduja

Where have I had that before......

Craigslist?

**Edmond** · 14-10-2023, 02:31 PM

Looks great, T-Man.

One of your best.

**Norton** · 14-10-2023, 02:53 PM

Looks great. Next time in the hood will definately give it a visit.

**Topper** · 14-10-2023, 03:17 PM

Very nice Tom, thanks!

**tomcat** · 11-11-2023, 05:12 PM

...new menu items at Pala: croquettas (flaked cod and seasoned mashed potato balls with an Arrabiata dipping sauce) and panzanella (a dried bread and tomato salad with a tantalizing dressing)...both tasty and very satisfying...

**Edmond** · 11-11-2023, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

croquettas (flaked cod and seasoned mashed potato balls with an Arrabiata dipping sauce)

Oh yes please madam.

I would guess that I am wrong when I say they look more mass produced, than made in-house.

**armstrong** · 11-11-2023, 06:36 PM

Loved a potato croquette back in the 90s.

**malmomike77** · 11-11-2023, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by armstrong

Loved a potato croquette back in the 90s.

My go to lunch in Jools bar, 2 fairly large ham and cheese croquettes, all set for the bell ringing.

**cyrille** · 11-11-2023, 06:42 PM

^^You love potato anything, though.

3 oversized balls each seems like overkill.

**hallelujah** · 11-11-2023, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by cyrille

3 oversized balls each seems like overkill.

I think Tomcat might disagree.

**david44** · 11-11-2023, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

...have a vegan meatball...

All looks great have to visit Citibank one day so will make sure to give it a go

**tomcat** · 11-11-2023, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Edmond

they look more mass produced, than made in-house

...agree, but the Arabbiata sauce is made in-house...

**tomcat** · 30-12-2023, 04:32 PM

...lunch today for two at Pala: tomato bruschetta, tuna tartare to start. Fregola with clams and mussels, ravioli with spinach and ricotta for mains and semi-freddo for dessert...the wine: Montepulciano.

**malmomike77** · 30-12-2023, 04:35 PM

Nice, although with the reviews periodicity increase over xmas i think you'll be straining those checks early Jan-24

**tomcat** · 30-12-2023, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

straining those checks

...running them through a strainer?...

**Topper** · 30-12-2023, 04:43 PM

We plan to visit tomorrow for lunch, if they're open.

**tomcat** · 30-12-2023, 05:00 PM

...^call first: they tend to close on/near holidays...

**Topper** · 30-12-2023, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

.^call first: they tend to close on/near holidays...

Will do, thanks

**Topper** · 07-01-2024, 02:32 PM

We joined Tomcat at Pala today and it is everything he has said, the food, ambiance was all superb.

We started with a tuna tartare with guacamole lovingly drenched in lemon juice. Coupled with the house made bread, it was excellent. Personally, I could sit in the window of the restaurant with this and a cool refreshing Patroni and spent the afternoon people watching.

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Next were the mains...all previously pictured, spinach and ricotta stuffed ravioli, fettuccine with Italian sausage.

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Lastly, fregola with clams and mussels

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Dessert was a scoop of dark chocolate and a scoop of hazelnut gelato, the entire meal was excellent. Don't be fooled by the outside, where you can be mislead into thinking it's a bakery/pizza place....it's far, far, far more than that. We'll be visiting again at the beginning of our trip here next time rather the end.

Thanks again to our gracious host, Tom!

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