CarolynLeslie's Profile
Pasilla/Poblano??
Me too. Love the peppers though no matter what they are called. Some of my favorite to cook with.
Best italian in Providence?
We come to the Southern MA area every summer for a few weeks and always schedule in a trip to Casa Christine in Providence. We actually get a kick out of her telling people to "Go somewhere else" or "We're closed" (at 7pm), or "My husband is tired! He's OLD. The kitchen is like an oven." Their veal parm will melt in your mouth. The pasta is amazing. The broth from their steamed clams is impossible not to eat like soup. I can only imagine what their following would be like if they had a welcoming host or hostess.
Paseo Palms in Palm Desert
We couldn't get into our favorite Italian restaurant last night, so we tried Paseo Palms. Honestly, we walked in and saw the place virtually empty at 6:30, we almost turned around and left. We were so glad we didn't. I guess it is just new and still building clientele, but we really hope the restaurant makes it based on the quality of the experience. Due to a friend's food allergies, the chef came out to discuss the menu with him personally, so he didn't inadvertently eat anything he'd have a reaction to. He was extremely gracious. Three of us ordered the Prime Rib special. It was melt in your mouth tender and came with the best horseradish sauce I've ever had. A bonus was the price. It was $20 for the dinner (including mashed potatoes, asparagus and carrots, as well as choice of soup or salad.) Our friend ordered the pistacio crusted rack of lamb ($28 ala carte) and it was delicious (we all share!!). The chef really knows his sauces.
Oh, we also started with the asparagus speared grilled shrimp ($14 I think). Outstanding. And we all shared the banana split at the end (plenty for four, $14). Incredible. I know it sounds like I'm gushing, but I'd really like for people to give this place a try. We need a good restaurant in this location and hope to go back to enjoy this one for years to come. Please try it. By the way, service was outstanding. They work very well as a team to make sure you are taken care of.
