i finally made it to scarpetta for a lovely dinner with my beau.

these are the accompaniments to the bread.  i accidentally took a bite of the eggplant before snapping this pic.  sorry (not really.  it was really good). the spaghetti, which is possibly the most famous dish on the menu.  and may have been the reason we were there in the first place.  if a bowl of spaghetti was ever worth $23, this was it.  it was light and yet filling, and had so much rich yet fresh flavor.  mmmmm.

the special that evening – mushroom ravioli. budino for dessert.