Newport Jazz Ice Wine
We had a flash back experience on September 12 that took us back to a fine winter visit to Brian and Shavonne in Newport, RI. From a memory of 2009 (and a stored bottle of wine) we vaulted into a 2013 dining adventure.
It went like this. Having came to the end of the barbecue, prepared meals, and other critical perishables we chose not to search beyond dining dollars for our next meal. So we selected Cafe Mangia (a cozy byow restaurant) for lunch (http://gomangia.com/) and were delighted. Sheila's tilapia with artichoke hearts and limoncello was nicely paired with the MuscadetSevre et Maine we brought with us. Boxing leftovers so we could enjoy dessert (somewhat calorie-guilt free), we tucked into two exquisite desserts both of which paired well with the ice wine we purchased when we toured the Newport Vineyard in 2009. The chocolate lasagna with limoncello was outstanding. The tiramisu was excellent, and is the closest we have come to the most exquisite tiramisu we once had at Rene's just across the border from Danbury CT.
With fully satisfied palates we lingered while the rain poured down. We chatted a bit with Chef Angelo Bruno before giving in to take a rain-soaking exit to the car. Manchester never looked better.
We had a flash back experience on September 12 that took us back to a fine winter visit to Brian and Shavonne in Newport, RI. From a memory of 2009 (and a stored bottle of wine) we vaulted into a 2013 dining adventure.
It went like this. Having came to the end of the barbecue, prepared meals, and other critical perishables we chose not to search beyond dining dollars for our next meal. So we selected Cafe Mangia (a cozy byow restaurant) for lunch (http://gomangia.com/) and were delighted. Sheila's tilapia with artichoke hearts and limoncello was nicely paired with the MuscadetSevre et Maine we brought with us. Boxing leftovers so we could enjoy dessert (somewhat calorie-guilt free), we tucked into two exquisite desserts both of which paired well with the ice wine we purchased when we toured the Newport Vineyard in 2009. The chocolate lasagna with limoncello was outstanding. The tiramisu was excellent, and is the closest we have come to the most exquisite tiramisu we once had at Rene's just across the border from Danbury CT.
With fully satisfied palates we lingered while the rain poured down. We chatted a bit with Chef Angelo Bruno before giving in to take a rain-soaking exit to the car. Manchester never looked better.
Is this the place formerly located in Hooksett formerly called Mangia Italia?
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