Cuisine:

• Others
• Italian

La Cucina Di Mama Description:
Jake Imperiale's 24-seat neighborhood haunt in Brookside is adjacent to Bella Napoli, his Italian grocery and deli. With his partner, Giorgio Antongirolami, and chef, Gama Coronado, he crafts some of the finest, simplest Italian fare in town. Rice balls are stuffed with ground beef, peas and cheese and fried until crunchy and golden. Insalata rustica---a salad of fava beans, red and yellow bell peppers, roasted fennel and bacon---gets dressed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Lasagna consists of a half-dozen layers of noodles with zucchini, ham and hard-boiled egg. Pizza-lovers will take to the Neapolitan-style pies, made from imported flour, tomatoes and cheese. The Pugliese version (one of our faves) is fashioned from tomato sauce, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and hot pepper oil. And if it is Thursday, gnocchi is on the menu as a daily special; grab it and you won't be sorry. Among the options: butternut squash, tomato-basil and mushroom. The restaurant offers a host of wines, beers and spirits, including grappa and limoncello. Start early and toast with happy hour, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.


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