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1. c@lbob
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   We don't go to La Rustica as much as we did a decade ago. The reason is a combination of austerity and greater choices of restaurants in WS.

   So, a few weeks ago, we decided to go after a more than two year hiatus.

   I couldn't resist the lamb shank, a dish that I find a disapointment anywhere else.

   But, we decided to split a Caprese and it was a very good decision.

   An Italian classic, La Rusica makes the best Caprese salad I've ever eaten. We now order it for take out when we have pizza.

   Posted 5 months ago #         

2. shed22
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   I love La Rustica and, like you, don't go there as often as I used to. What is it about the Caprese that you like? What makes it different from others?

   Posted 5 months ago #         

3. tjbplumber
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   Dang now I'm hungry.
   I love that place
   gotta go there soon

   Posted 5 months ago #         

4. JoB
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   we recently tried the winter caprese at Pizzaria 22.
   the tomato is roasted before being chilled and added to the salad.
   not being a huge fan of roasted tomatoes i thought i wouldn't like it
   i was wrong.
   roasting takes the hot house out of hot house tomatoes:)

   so you see..
   put a caprese on the menu.. any caprese..
   and i will try it.

   Posted 5 months ago #         

5. c@lbob
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   What makes the Caprese at La Rustica my favorite?

   They use monzerella di bufala, made from the milk of domestic water buffalo. It is creamy, with a slighty tart taste. The times I have had the caprese, the tomato was cut in wedges and presented as a flower, with generous cheese slices between the wedges and chopped basil over the blossom.

   This sits atop a bed of greens with a basil pesto drizzled over it. In addition, a garnish of freshly ground black pepper, black olives, olive oil, with a small side of marinated artichoke hearts with capers and crushed red pepper.

   It really is good.

   Posted 5 months ago #         

6. JoB
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   that does sound good
   i don't think i will ever tire of the many caprese presentations

   Posted 5 months ago #         

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