Then I had a nice Italian trio with some classics - lasagna, Fetuccini Alfredo, and chicken parm. All were wholesome and delicious, but I'm the kind of person who needs my taste buds challenged by something unexpected and interesting. I can totally get down on some alfredo goodness, but these classics did not compare to my order last time I was there - tender butternut squash ravioli in a sage cream sauce with shrimp. Oh man.
On Saturday I went to visit my grandmother, great aunt, and great uncle in Andover for a fabulous lunch. We went to a very classy Italian place (I'm on a roll here) and I had the best lobster ravioli of my life. I started the meal off with a glorious Caprese Salad - an elegantly layered tower of tomato and fresh mozzarella, garnished with basil and generously drizzled in sweet balsamic and olive oil. This is my favorite salad - simple, tart, flavorful. I can't get enough.
The lobster ravioli was truly to die for, with a creamy filling and juicy lobster pieces. Homemade pasta is so refreshingly tender - you can taste the difference. The white wine and lemon sauce was the perfect accompaniment, the lemon juice noticeable and playful against the aromatic lobster meat. A little pricey, but absolutely worth it.
I would keep going, but my nostalgic hunger is killing me. More to come.
ok, OK ! Now you've made me hungry.
ReplyDeleteI love Chateau in Westborough as well. I too was on an Italian kick he other week, but I ended up at Via in Shrewsbury. I have Lobster Garlic Bread there that was amazing. Thick garlic bread, topped with chucks of lobster and several melted cheesy goodness. And a marinara dipping sauce. Give it a try if you get the chance.
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