Roberto
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That's Amore - Rosarito
This place has been mentioned before, but having tried it I feel I can give it the official "Italian Stamp of Approval". 
The food is, for the most part authentic Italian, as opposed to American Imitation Italian. Carlo tries hard to train his staff in what is, in the old
country, a profession and not just a job - being a waiter at a restaurant, and he is progressing. We had Calamari Fritti, Pasta (penne) alla
Puttanesca, Saltimbocca and all were good. I questioned him closely about the Puttanesca sauce, which most people don't know how to make, and he
turned out a good one. The pasta was a little overcooked (but not too much), and the saltimbocca was quite good, though not served in the traditional
way - in bite size skewers.
Wine was Monte Xanic Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot, one of my favorite from the Valle de Guadalupe, as no Barolo or other worthy Italian wine was
available, unfortunately.
All said, the place is well recommended and one of the better Italian Restaurants I have eaten at outside Europe, not to mention Italy. But, that
wouldn't be a fair comparison. 
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Yep, we ate there. Our friend that took us is good friends of Carlo, so you can imagine the special treatment we got.... Had an excellent meal with
wine also... They have 5 star desserts too!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
I questioned him closely about the Puttanesca sauce, which most people don't know how to make, |
So....What's the secret?
<Is it something you could explain in mixed company?> 
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I believe the term implies something quick and easy which can be prepared "between customers".
Good to hear that Roberto can take a break from Atkins long enough to enjoy some pasta.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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Roberto
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For the two interested parties:
I'll break down "puttanesca" (roman slang).
Puttana is a hoar. A puttanesca sauce would be a sauce made by or like a sauce made by the above parties.
It's an interesting conconction, with tomato sauce, capers, hot peppers and (sometimes) olives. Carlo being Sicilian, the olives were there. No real
secret, other than to know how to blend the ingredients so they amalgamate, and so it's not so hot that you can't taste them.
[Edited on 5-29-2006 by Roberto]
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Special 3-course Dinner - $25
Carlo is participating in CANIRAC's (the Rosarito restaurant association) festival, "Comida, Musica y Arte".
Six chefs have been chosen to host one of the special themed dinners, one a week over six weeks.
Friday, June 23rd starting at 6:00pm
That's Amore Restaurant
Rosarito Beach
(Midtown at the first stoplights, across from the Quinta al Mar Hotel)
Phone: 52 (661) 100-2424
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Dave
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First lesson (free):
Italian foreplay only works when you're the client. 
| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Puttana is a hoar. A puttanesca sauce would be a sauce made by or like a sauce made by the above parties.
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Unlike you, I work for top dollar and get rave reviews. When you get tired of working for quarters give me a call. I'll give you some pointers.
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Not that it really needs it, but here's another word of praise for That's Amore: food is excellent and so is the service.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
The food is, for the most part authentic Italian, as opposed to American Imitation Italian.
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Gotta try it. Twice in the last few months, I have rewarded (female) employees with lunch at a restaurant of their choice. Yuma is growing rapidly
and in the last year or so we've seen addition of chains we didn't have before. On both of these occasions, they picked the new Olive Garden. Well, I guess it was ok for me as I was paying for a bunch of people and
it wasn't overly expensive. But gaack, what slop! I've had more enjoyable "Italian" meals around a campfire, eating Chef Boyardee ravioli straight
out of the can. A couple of weeks ago, by myself, I decided to try the new Johnny Carino's in hopes that the slightly greater expense and favorable
reviews would mean better, more authentic cuisine. It didn't.
When I treated my maintenance guys, they were not impressed by "ambiance". We went to the new Texas Roadhouse. Not bad.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
Gotta try it. Twice in the last few months, I have rewarded (female) employees with lunch at a restaurant of their choice. Yuma is growing rapidly
and in the last year or so we've seen addition of chains we didn't have before. On both of these occasions, they picked the new Olive Garden. Well, I guess it was ok for me as I was paying for a bunch of people and
it wasn't overly expensive. But gaack, what slop! I've had more enjoyable "Italian" meals around a campfire, eating Chef Boyardee ravioli straight
out of the can. A couple of weeks ago, by myself, I decided to try the new Johnny Carino's in hopes that the slightly greater expense and favorable
reviews would mean better, more authentic cuisine. It didn't.
When I treated my maintenance guys, they were not impressed by "ambiance". We went to the new Texas Roadhouse. Not bad. |
When the Olive Garden's commercial says "They treat you like family" really gets me - Thats why I go out to eat to get away from the "family". I
don't want to go to a place that treats me that way.
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