Dinner at Venezia: this was our first visit to this mid-city New Orleans establishment. We called ahead as the seed of craving was planted, which was a great idea for there was a thirty minute wait when we arrived. They prepared our table while we stepped to back to grab some drinks from the bar. Sipping we took in the ambience. "Nostalgic" was the word we kept throwing around. The same word Lauren uses to describe places that remind her of the Milton Club in Dayton, Ohio; a banquet hall of sorts where generations of folks gather for family feasts. The bar tender was quick to service us in the the very crowded room. The liquor selection was decent, however they didn't carry Lauren's choice vodka, so she went with a glass pour of Pinot Noir. The wine list was simple and reasonably priced.
Our server promptly greeted us with menus and got us waters to accompany our cocktails. There was an insert of specials of the day. All looked appealing but we came for the classics, only they had sold out of Osso Bucco!
We settled for a calamari appetizer, which was delicately fried to perfection served with house-made marinara. It was melt in your mouth spectacular!
Lauren followed with a ground veal cannelloni topped with marinara and alfredo!
My meatballs and spaghetti were as nostalgic as the decor and equally delicious.
We were able to get out for under $60, and will return again when the craving hits.
Ah the Milton Club! We should stop in there next time you both are in town and check it out! I haven't seen it since we were children! I absolutely love the food and drink choices! Sounds/looks divine!
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It's still around? That's hard to believe. Every time I am at a place with those chairs that look like they were rented, it reminds me of the Milton Club. :)
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