When I write I often find myself wanting to be provocative or dramatic in what I'm sharing. I always go into a restaurant with high hopes yet the writer in me hopes that there's something sorta negative to write about in order to make my piece more interesting. This afternoon was no exception when I went into Almarco in Huntington Village.
I can't lie, the twelve dollar lunch offering was an immediate eye grabber. Little did I imagine the greatness that those 12 bucks plus tax and tip would give me. After spending a few moments perusing the menu, I decided on the stuffed shells which accompanied a salad and dessert. First to arrive though was a warm bread basket and dipping oil which always does me in. The bread was soft, fresh and so damn tasty. As I patiently waited, I stared out the window taking in the pleasant view that greeted me on the outside all the while bopping my head to smooth jazz that played indoors. Shortly, thereafter my meal arrived.
Served side by side, my salad and pasta looked amazing. The salad was flavorful and fresh. I honestly was tempted to order another full order. After quickly gobbling the salad up, I began cutting into the stuffed shells. They were a bit cooler in temperature than I liked but I tossed that up to me eating my salad first and letting the pasta sit a bit. The three shells were not perfectly cooked but they were okay and I was fine with them. The sauce was a bit runny but packed lots of flavor. Mixed with the thick consistency of the ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, the marriage was a decent one. All in all I was quite pleased.
After eating my entree, I was presented with dessert, which was a doughnut with a sweet creamy topping and a cherry. DELICIOUS. The presentation of the doughnut had me at first sight so bad that I forgot to take a picture and ended up taking one once I was nearly done eating it as evidenced in the photo above.
I highly recommend Almarco. If not for the food, definitely for the pricing. It's nice to see local restaurants thrive and offer better quality ingredients and menu options than the traditional chains found throughout the island. Stop by there on your next visit, the staff will not disappoint you either :-)
I can't lie, the twelve dollar lunch offering was an immediate eye grabber. Little did I imagine the greatness that those 12 bucks plus tax and tip would give me. After spending a few moments perusing the menu, I decided on the stuffed shells which accompanied a salad and dessert. First to arrive though was a warm bread basket and dipping oil which always does me in. The bread was soft, fresh and so damn tasty. As I patiently waited, I stared out the window taking in the pleasant view that greeted me on the outside all the while bopping my head to smooth jazz that played indoors. Shortly, thereafter my meal arrived.
Served side by side, my salad and pasta looked amazing. The salad was flavorful and fresh. I honestly was tempted to order another full order. After quickly gobbling the salad up, I began cutting into the stuffed shells. They were a bit cooler in temperature than I liked but I tossed that up to me eating my salad first and letting the pasta sit a bit. The three shells were not perfectly cooked but they were okay and I was fine with them. The sauce was a bit runny but packed lots of flavor. Mixed with the thick consistency of the ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, the marriage was a decent one. All in all I was quite pleased.
After eating my entree, I was presented with dessert, which was a doughnut with a sweet creamy topping and a cherry. DELICIOUS. The presentation of the doughnut had me at first sight so bad that I forgot to take a picture and ended up taking one once I was nearly done eating it as evidenced in the photo above.
I highly recommend Almarco. If not for the food, definitely for the pricing. It's nice to see local restaurants thrive and offer better quality ingredients and menu options than the traditional chains found throughout the island. Stop by there on your next visit, the staff will not disappoint you either :-)
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