Stop 1
perfectly hand made ITALIAN at pasta sisters
• 1.5 hrs before sunset to the magic hour •
Upon entering Pasta Sisters the simplicity of the décor and the complexity of the smells greet you almost as kindly as the Irish looking gentleman behind the counter. This is Francesco. He is in fact from Podova, Italy and the man who will take you on this fresh pasta adventure. Hand made ten feet behind the prosciutto filled deli fridge the pasta and gnocchi recipes are several generations old. Everything is highly recommended. The beautifully made Italian focaccia taste even better after a clean wipe of the plate, complete with a palette washing of their lemonade meant for a Roman summer afternoon. A farewell ciao is in order for Francesco as you exit to a bench down the street with your name on it.
Alternative: Check out Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken on the corner from Mateo’s. They have some great fixings straight from the South. Complete with beer and wine.
Stop 2
out of this world flavors at mateo's ice cream and fruit bar
• In the magic hour until you've had your fill •
Post drive (or walk) to this spot the busy ladies behind the counter patiently watch as you scour the bizarre and outright unknown ice cream selections. When you ask for your 4th taster don’t feel bad, this is common practice for the tender footed newbie pressing their nose firmly against the glass. Tamarindo? I know that. Sapote Negro? No idea. Wait, what’s a Vampiro? Even the dairy free bars are approvingly gleaming at you in the other end of the freezer. The ice cream adventure may distract you from keeping your eyes on the bench out front. Don’t let it. When you’ve squared up the bill and have your creamy bounty in hand take a load off to enjoy the few moments left in the day. Napkins are highly recommended.