Lazzeza's Restaurant

Last Friday Lynn and I went to Lazzeza's for a dinner date. We went early before the dinner crowd arrived. The restaurant was lit by candlelight and classical Christmas music was quietly playing on the speakers. The tables were decorated tastefully and our waiter, who we're very familiar with, brought us to our table. We order humus for an appetizer. The flat bread was hot and fresh and the humus was done to perfection. Our waiter said they had a new main course of blackened salmon, grilled vegetables and couscous. The meal was preceded with a pear salad. The salad was a delight to the taste buds. It was made with lettuce, spinach and an assortment of greens. It was topped with small chunks of pear, dried cranberries, small pieces of blue cheese and assorted "crunchies." It was topped with a raspberry vinaigrette. I have never had a better salad.

The main entree was brought on a small butcher's block on a plate. The couscous has a small "bite" to it and seemed to melt in the mouth. There was grilled asparagus and pineapple on the side. They seasoned the pineapple with something I couldn't identify but it too was a delight to taste. I'm not a big fan of asparagus but, if I had made like this every single time I would eat it every single time. It was neither woody or too soft. The salmon was fantastic. It was not too "fishy" or dried out. It was perfectly moist.

We sat and let our main meal settle and then had dessert and coffee. I had baklava for the first time. Sometimes it can be very chewy but every bite melted in your mouth. It was not overly sweet or sticky. Lynn had a chocolate cheesecake that she said was out of this world. Hands down Lazzeza's has the best cup of coffee you will every purchase and drink. The presentation of every item, including the coffee, was done with such expertise and visual delight.

If you have not yet gone to Lazzeza's you are missing a treat. It is not an inexpensive meal but by no means will you go broke. For an appetizer, drinks, main entree, dessert and then coffee; set us back about $45. It was worth every dime we spent. Save your dimes and nickles and go. You can't beat the atmosphere, food or service.