tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post4467499427191810434..comments2023-10-21T08:28:30.160-04:00Comments on Exploring Food My Way: Satisfying the Craving: Extra Helpings: Vaccaro's Family FeastTinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230553378930796656noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-24315658628471072442009-12-21T15:16:42.822-05:002009-12-21T15:16:42.822-05:00Oh, my what a meal this was!
Shannah, Raphael let...Oh, my what a meal this was!<br /><br />Shannah, Raphael let us know that some of the dishes we had at this dinner were *slightly* different then they would likely be if we had ordered the same dishes off the menu. I think Tom may have been trying to say that as wonderful as everything on the menu is, when you do a special party there they even go further in making it special.<br /><br />The Italian wedding soup was without a doubt the nicest I've ever had. It was so chock-full of pasta, meatballs, greens and cheese that it was almost more of a stew! Every flavor in the soup was wonderful and then the taste of the sum of the parts was even better than the individual flavors and it wasn't too salty. How nice to know that their kitchen makes stock from scratch.<br /><br />That pepper mill is ridiculous but I imagine it is a cool novelty to some. <br /><br />I've been thinking about this dinner since last week and am eager to get back to Vaccaro's.DianeShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886256363470502624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-86653147721743326542009-12-20T19:33:29.044-05:002009-12-20T19:33:29.044-05:00@Nancy Heller: You're right, I forgot about th...@Nancy Heller: You're right, I forgot about the martinis. Technically I think they are half-priced drinks (but just happen to be $5). The appetizers are also half-priced, which is nice if you go with a group of diners.<br /><br />@Shannah: I agree with you. Even before Raphael knew who I was or what I did, at my first experience (which I referenced a 'Kismet' article a few comments up this list), the level of food and service were exemplary.Tinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230553378930796656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-3054790255677576872009-12-20T16:51:09.324-05:002009-12-20T16:51:09.324-05:00I have planned similar events: birthdays and a ann...I have planned similar events: birthdays and a anniversary dinner. I do not write a food blog and have been treated with the same incredible service...and incredible menu. I have never been let down. Even when I specified a price of $40 per person with wine.slcarinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323195171531156547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-69067196755398068622009-12-20T14:07:20.543-05:002009-12-20T14:07:20.543-05:00The food and company were marvelous! Tom, you didn...The food and company were marvelous! Tom, you didn't mention that they offer $5 martinis on Friday and Saturday nights - what an extra-special treat!Nancy Hellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882024476105521785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-82857883746512658032009-12-20T11:31:12.986-05:002009-12-20T11:31:12.986-05:00@livetocook: Prices vary depending on what you are...@livetocook: Prices vary depending on what you are ordering. While the menu has changed somewhat since my first visit (<a href="http://exploringfoodmyway.blogspot.com/2009/06/kismet-is-thing-of-beauty.html" rel="nofollow">Kismet Is A Thing Of Beauty</a>), the menus I posted on that write-up should give you a good idea of what to expect.<br /><br />Additionally, Vaccaro's is always running specials. It might be worth your while to sign up for their e-newsletter.Tinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230553378930796656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-12045473849939572372009-12-20T11:30:09.744-05:002009-12-20T11:30:09.744-05:00This looks amazing.This looks amazing.BONNIE Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051131465977943433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-30429417881678616392009-12-20T11:13:50.644-05:002009-12-20T11:13:50.644-05:00Looks amazing, so disappointed we couldn't mak...Looks amazing, so disappointed we couldn't make it. How are the prices on the regular menu?livetocookhttp://www.livetocookathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-79522759731810426082009-12-20T09:08:12.922-05:002009-12-20T09:08:12.922-05:00Great write up. My chicken parm was the best chic...Great write up. My chicken parm was the best chicken parm I've ever eaten. I could not eat the pasta though, my portion was very toothsome!! Other than that, the meal was amazing and I was glad I could be accomodated with vegetarian/poultry options. The next time you put one of these meals together, please let me know!!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706134539834283798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762518953396643054.post-79205131990451511282009-12-20T01:47:23.705-05:002009-12-20T01:47:23.705-05:00I'm still dreaming about that Wedding Soup. It...I'm still dreaming about that Wedding Soup. It was simply amazing. If we had just had the pizza and wedding soup I still would have gone home a very happy diner. Oh, and the thought of the butter pecan gelato makes me salivate. I need to get back there as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing the wonderful Vaccaro's with us, Tom.bonnjillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999568046599761603noreply@blogger.com