Another Night in the Neighbourhood

Last thursday was our 4th year wedding anniversary. Go us! Though things have been hectic here we decided to take a little time and do something for us. There were no large gifts exchanged, but when you start valuing time together I guess that's a pretty good present.
The dining hall food is edible almost every day, but certainly not gourmet nor terribly yummy, so we decided to scope out a local restaurant in walking distance. (If you read my blurb about driving earlier you'll know why we went that route!) Here in Ticino there are local restaurants called Grottos where one is served a simple more traditional menu. We came across one not too far from us that makes their own pasta.


Truly typical grotto food is normally a variety of grilled meat from beef to horse to rabbit, and most often served with potato or polenta. However, Al Bosco serves a number of delicious homemade pasta dishes, my favorite for now being the spinach, ricotta and fresh herb ravioli. YUM. As a starter, the waiter recommended the porcini mushroom and arugula salad with a drizzle of olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. I don't think I have ever had a raw mushroom salad, but since porcinis are in season as we speak, it's seemed only right to give it a try. Very good! We also sampled a T-bone steak flavored with delicate herbs, salt and pepper. Simple and tasty. All in all a relaxing night in a rustic and homey setting and on our way home we had gorgeous skies and beautiful views.
I can really appreciate the little things here. I like that.