Al Calmiere

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Al Calmiere

  • April 4, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by gosusan from San Francisco, California
Al Calmiere

This trattoria specializes in Veronese food, which is distinct from the delicate and seafood-oriented dishes of the Veneto. Veronese food tends to be heavy, with an emphasis on organ meats and, of all things, cavallo. (You may be aghast at eating Mr. Ed, but just remember that there's been no instances of Mad Horse disease.)

A typical meal might start out with a mixed plate of polenta con pate,, followed by gnocchi or pasta e fagioli . The most traditional secondi is bollito misto, a mix of boiled meats (including Trigger), served with a piquant pepper sauce- peara. All I can say is that it is a lot tastier than it sounds.

You will of course be drinking one of the local reds, such as a valpollicella or a bardolino. Finish the meal with a fiery grappa of the region- perhaps a grappa d'amerone. It will serve as a much needed digestif.

They are closed on Wednesday evenings and all of Thursday. Reservations are recommended for dinner, but you should be able to walk in for lunch. Expect to fall into a bit of a food coma afterwards. You can linger in the Piazza and enjoy the views of San Zeno.

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