Have you ever found yourself reading a book that you had to jump to the ending because you just couldn't wait? That's how I felt about blogging about my visit to Café Firenze – the restaurant of Top Chef's Fabio Viviani. We all know how much I love Fabio, his humor, his talents. But that is all just the beginning. When you walk into this incredibly gorgeous and massive restaurant you are greeted by dark woods, lush leathers, high tin ceilings, an indoor/outdoor waiting area, bustling staff. It is overwhelming. Would you believe that I got so caught up in the experience that I didn't even photograph the place?
Our waiter, Antonio, was a flirty Italian who was so attentive, it made the ridiculously incredible meal all the more amazing. Everything my family and I ordered was mouth watering and delicious – crab cakes, sauteed calamari, burrata salad, lobster ravioli, butternut squash ravioli, lamb shank, cannoli. Even the cocktails were irresistible...can you say Balsamic Strawberry Martini?!? Good God. What a night.
I would be a huge liar if I didn't tell you that it was a massive honor to meet Fabio Viviani. It is a rare find to meet a talented man who is genuinely sweet and charismatic and is running a business that is booming.
Many thanks to Antonio and his amazing service and to Fabio for being so gracious and humoring the Milwaukee Cupcake Queen in the process.
Café Firenze
563 West Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 532-0048
http://www.cafefirenze.net/
1 comments:
What an awesome picture! I'm super jealous. =)
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