NOW IT'S A HOME

Although we've been here for a couple weeks now and all the paint and furnishings have made the place an increasingly delightful place to hang, I knew it wasn't truly going to be our home until some pizzettas were gently sizzling on the stove.

If that's true, last night was our first official night in the apartment. And it was quite lovely.

We both got home a little late, but with some leftovers and a quick stop at the ugly grocery on Smith, I was ready to assemble by the time Meena walked in the door.

Option 1: Fresco
- tomato
- marinara
- basil
- red onion
- fresh mozzarella
- anchovy
- black pepper
- flour tortilla

Option 2: The Garden
- artichoke hearts
- broccoli (from last night's side dish!)
- goat cheese
- red onion
- marinara
- red pepper flakes
- flour tortilla
- salt
- black pepper

Option 3: Stinky Brooklyn
- 1 year aged cheddar
- domestic prosciutto
- marinara
- basil
- red onion
- black pepper

Option 4: Napoletana
- anchovy
- fresh mozzarella
- basil
- red pepper flakes

Why is it that restaurants are always calling things "fresco" when they add a little tomato? Throw some raw tomato on pasta and it's always pasta fresco. It's very cliche. And that's why I had to go there, too.

So the big loser of the night was the "garden" version. I thought it was OK (goat cheese makes everything better I'm learning). Meena wasn't a huge fan.

My favorite was the "stinky brooklyn" and Meena put it and the "fresco" at a tie.

We've also decided that Smith and Vine is far and away the best wine shop out here. Others try to compete ... but it's the people's champ.