I am a sucker for a great Italian meal, and if you are, too, I think you should get to this restaurant as soon as possible.
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When some friends suggested a visit to Cordi’s Italian Gourmet in Brick, I was excited. At the time, it was one of the few Italian restaurants in my area that I hadn’t tried.
I had heard a great deal about it, and I had read some great reviews, but I had never been there myself.
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As soon as I walked in, I knew I was going to love it. The decor was beautiful, and I was greeted at the door like I was an old friend. And for me, that type of friendly service is one of the key ingredients for a great family-type restaurant.
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We sat down to the wonderful low hum of conversations, knowing there was some great entertainment scheduled for that evening.
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I was falling in love with the place, but I knew the most important part of the evening hadn’t happened yet.
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While I couldn’t imagine that the food would be anything short of amazing, the proof is in the pudding, or in my case, the Fresh Cavatelli.
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When the food arrived at the table, and that cavatelli was covered with whipped ricotta, I thought I had gone to Italian food heaven. And it was even more delicious than it looked.
The show the night I was there was a performance by Bobby Valli, so that only added to a great night.
If you haven’t been to Cordi’s Italian Gourmet, check them out at 101 Prosper Way in Brick.
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