Keoni and Bonnie

For our second “Dinner Club” outing, Tammy chose La Tavola, located in Virginia Highlands.  I must say it was an excellent choice!  We had seven in attendance this time but we did sadly miss Tri.  He was skiing with his brother in Vermont!

We started out with an antipasti of mixed olives, parmesean cheese, marinated vegetables and roasted garlic served with Italian bread.  We ordered a bottle of Edmeades Zinfadel (this later turned into 3 bottles).  Most in the group ordered Tagliolini with a mushhroom ragu with truffle oil and pecorino ramano.  It was delicious!  I talked Tammy into sharing with me.  We shared a striped bass with castelluccio lentils and artichoke crema with speck( a type of proscuitto).  We also shared a mixed greens salad.  Everything was so good!  We received excellent service from Willy and Alli, the bartender was also very helpful in pointing out her favorite dishes on the menu.

Willy brought over a “sweet” surprise at the end of the meal.  An assortment of about 5 desserts, including tira misu, lemon cheesecake and a chocolate flourless cake.  All were so delicious and decadent!  What a great night out with friends!