joe pesce ‘n rosé
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Susan had a tough week “on the road,” and I’ve been crazy here as well, so rather than cook last night, we took a trip down the road to Collingswood, South Jersey’s BYOB heaven.
I’d heard about Joe Pesce (the restaurant, not the actor), but any time we’ve walked by the place was slammed (it a relative “new kid on the block,” and it takes a while for the excitement to wear off…Collingswood’s a small town). Last night, we were able to snag a table, and can report the place is a welcome addition.
Susan won’t be able to meet Alexis while he’s in town, so I brought his delicious rosé to pair with the “Italian” seafood specialties of the restaurant.
It was all delicious together, but there was on “appetizer” that was particularly good in a kind of whacky way (I’d just never heard of something like this…whacky’s sometimes relative); a half-head of romaine lettuce, grilled (!), topped with a bunch of grilled seafood bits, and drizzled with a kinda-sorta “Ceaser” dressing.
If I had a wood-fired grill, I don’t know that I’d eat anything else…it’s a wonderful preparation.
Yet another great evening of delicious Mediterranean wine with Mediterranean food!