Dining Out- Week of August 22nd, 2005

Libiamo
Milwaukee- 3rd & Cherry

Taking the place of the dated Brown Bottle this newbie has the same owner as Riverwest’s well-regarded Nessun Dorma.


Grape Tomato and Basil with Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

So fresh it actually compromised in lightning the taste.


Fried Ravioli
Breaded cheese-filled ravioli, served with homemade marinara sauce

Crisp and dry exterior enclosed a creamy interior.


Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Little bit of an earthy taste, great texture variances and with a respectable quantity of vegetables.


Smoked Gouda and Portabella Stuffed Chicken
Grilled chicken breast stuffed with marinated portabellas, spinach and artichokes in a smoked Gouda cheese sauce. Served with garlic-parmesan orzo and vegetables

The captivating smokiness of the cheese unified all these ingredients which in turn accentuated each other. Used as both a sauce and stuffing the gouda was a delight to mop up with each forkful.


Pesto Chicken Pizza
Homemade pesto sauce, grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and fontinella

A well balanced arrangement of savory tastes on a thin crispy crust.


Strawberry Cheesecake

So creamy it fell apart upon the first fork stabbing. So decadent it didn’t need the strawberries.


Décor: Tucked in a sprawling former industrial complex the dining room is updated while still retaining some old world remnants of the past occupants.
Service: Enthusiastic in service and confident in recommendations.

4 out of 5 stars