Previously, I shared how we celebrated our 11th year wedding anniversary. I only gave you a sneak peek of our dinner date on that post, but as I promised, I am going to share it today for my Foodie Friday post. So here you go!
Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian
As the title says, we revisited the site our first dinner date as a united couple. This restaurant is the one we consider the best Italian restaurant here in the city and this was where the hubs took me after our wedding and had our first dinner date as man and wife. I shared a photo of that first dinner HERE.
We actually planned to do this on our 10th wedding anniversary last year, but the pandemic hindered us from doing so. And it was exciting to finally do it this year and the restaurant was packed.
Our first dinner date there as a couple was simple. We only ordered an entrée for each of us. This time, we really indulged. But we didn’t stuff all of these dishes in our belly. Our bellies can only take much. We brought home some leftovers and enjoyed them the next day.
Bread with Olive Oil & Basil Dip
Our waitress who was so fun to talk to, by the way, served us this bread and dip to enjoy while waiting for our orders.
Calamari Fritti
Then we had this for appetizer. We also ordered a to-go for our son because this is his favorite of all time.
Italian Bitter Greens
After the waitress, Courtney told us the salad choices, the hubs retorted that he had no idea what kale was. LOL. So I told the waitress that I’ll have salad so the hubs would get acquainted with it. And we all laughed. That was funny!
This salad had tuscan kale, radicchio, red onion, radish, blood orange vinaigrette and pecorino romano.
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops
On to the main dish and this was what the hubs ordered.
It is linguini with scallops. fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, capers, red onion, and white wine butter sauce.
Linquini & Clams
I ordered this as a takeout a few months ago and I want it again. It is that good!
It is linguini with middle neck clams, whole and chopped that was served with red sauce.
Tiramisu
And for the dessert, we had this. It literally melted in my mouth. Super delish!
Pineapple Juice
They didn’t have orange juice so I had this instead. The hubs had a glass of Irish whiskey on the rocks and he was also given red and white wine samples. Good thing he didn’t get drunk. LOL.
It was wonderful to finally be able to have dinner out again and we sure enjoyed our food. What a night!
It was indeed a great wedding anniversary celebration for us. Until next time! 🙂
Oh wow this looks like a lovely place to head for a meal, it sound like they have a range of meals and offer something for every taste.
So much wonderful food. I would be ordering those scallops.
I bet that was a lot of fun. The food sure does look amazing too.
Wow, such a great spread for the two of you! It all looked delicious to me! Definitely, a night to remember. Your dessert looked delicious also.
These dishes looks absolutely delicious and yummy! Specially the pasta it look so good!
First I wanted to say Happy 11th Anniversary (belated of course). I have to say that food is simply amazing! It looks like your husband and yourself had a wonderful dinner. The options they offered you looked delicious, and dessert? Wow.
I am glad your husband didn’t get drunk lol (that line made me giggle).
I know. I was so glad he didn’t get drunk. LOL. Thank you, Becky!
What an interesting bitter greens salad – sounds delicious! It looks like a great meal.
The scallops look fantastic to me. It would be a great meal to make when company is over tomorrow.
Happy anniversary! It’s so nice to hear of relationships that are “making it.” Good for you! Love that you recreated that first dinner date.
Wow, sounds like a wonderful restaurant to visit! The food looks super yummy 😍
Happy anniversary to both of you, I’m glad that you were able to celebrate it despite the pandemic. Here, we can also dine out somehow and I hope it’s gonna be for good.