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2014-08-30
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Usually I try to steer clear of American-Italian dining places here. Their overpowering ketchup-like red sauce and the sticky, over-creamy white sauce are too dreadful for me. The only saving grace is the association of these eateries with my favourite movie series "Godfather", in which there are always scenes of mafia members enjoying a plate of pasta in the midst of chaos and bloodshed. I have walked past this place many times before and was drawn by its subdued yet classy decor and high ceil
At the corner of the menu it is written "Posto Pubblico uses organic and natural farm-fresh produce sourced locally from Homegrown Foods..."
and on their website it says:
"ALL OUR MEATS, POULTRY AND EGGS ARE HORMONE FREE AND ALL DISHES ARE PREPARED WITHOUT MSG TO BRING YOU HEALTHIER, EXCITING MEALS EVERYDAY"
I guess at least I have to appreciate the place for this.
It is a bit weird to spot Super Bock there though.
Then came the much pleasant surprise - bucatini all'amatriciana ($155) ("alla gricia" - a "white" sauce of pancetta and pecorino - is also available with this pasta at same price). I always applaud myself for being "open-minded" despite my perception for certain types of food or restaurants (ha ha!). The tomato sauce for this dish was far more sophisticated with the right balance of sweetness and tanginess. It was a beautiful pasta dish which felt wholesome.
The clams were fresh and plentiful, and much to my delight, the sauce was more of a clear, white-wine based one infused with the natural juice of the fresh clams. We loved this linguine alle vongole so much that we went for a second order. The second dish was as nice as the first one, which may mean the place does make delicious pasta and is not a fluke at all.
This place will pop up in my mind whenever I have a yearning for reasonably-priced, nicely-cooked linguine alle vongole.
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