Last Thursday we celebrated Adam's 21st Birthday. Since he goes to college in the city we were able to take him to dinner. He wanted to try a restaurant that we had never been to before. We settled on Le Virtu , which focuses on the cuisine of the Abruzzo Region while also featuring dishes from Ascoli Piceno (birthplace of the Executive Chef). Le Virtu has been opened for 1 year and is part of the South Philadelphia restaurant explosion. It was very,very good. I am looking forward to returning in the nicer weather when we could dine on the patio.
We thought that we would be buying Adam his first drink as a legal adult. Silly me. Turns out that his friends had taken him out for a drink at midnight. After a Birthday Toast, we shared a variety of antipaste. The menu had some wonderful choices and we had great difficulty deciding what to order and what we might want to share.
My husband chose Gnocchi Com Pomodoro & Mozzarella
Adam chose Roasted Pork seasoned with garlic, hot pepper and glazed apple
Jordan chose a Timballo Di Scripelle which was stuffed with tiny meatballs
I ordered Ravioli Al Cioccolata Ripieni Di Coniglio
Desserts were great, though we actually had a hard time finishing them.
It was a great way to celebrate this special day and a real treat for me to go out to dinner on a weeknight. So nice not to rush home from work to cook! Adam was happy with the meal and happy to go back to school - I am sure to finish celebrating his day with his friends!
Comments (6)
Looks like you had a wonderful evening with your son. Happy Birthday to him.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | February 21, 2009 2:26 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 14:26
Hi, looks like you all had a very special celebration. Loved all the photos and your food photos has got me craving a great Italian meal for tonight!
Thanks for sharing your family celebration with us. Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 21, 2009 5:16 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 17:16
A belated happy birthday to your son. How lucky to have such a wonderful restaurant nearby.
Posted by girasoli | February 22, 2009 2:38 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 02:38
There are absolutely no restaurants like that in Tallahassee! You are so lucky to celebrate and eat well, too.
Posted by jgk | February 22, 2009 7:24 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 07:24
That looks simply delicious, and how nice that you can celebrate your son's birthday with him. Seem like many of us have children with February birthdays.
Posted by Marcia | February 22, 2009 2:08 PM
Posted on February 22, 2009 14:08
Happy birthday to your son - looks like a fantastic celebration!
Posted by Annie | February 23, 2009 9:21 AM
Posted on February 23, 2009 09:21