"I’ve been experimenting with bourbon lately, so I ordered the Connecticut Meets Manhattan cocktail ($13). It’s essentially an Old Fashioned with sweet vermouth added, and I’m not entirely sure what the Connecticut part of the name refers to. I might just be missing something there. My initial sips didn’t impress me, but it eventually grew on me—tasting like a really boozy cherry cola. I only noticed the literal cherry at the bottom after I finished my drink, which was a nice and flavorful detail.
We both ordered pizzas: I chose the Margherita ($18), while my mom went with the Classic Cheese ($15). Overall, I wasn’t a fan of the pizza, particularly the sauce. I’m generally not a fan of chunky tomato sauce, and this one was quite bland. The cheese was decent; I’ve had better and worse, but I didn’t really notice anything that distinguished it as fresh mozzarella compared to the regular mozzarella on the menu for the other pizzas. The basil was a nice touch, and the crust was the highlight—it had a lovely charred crunch, which gives it potential for improvement.
However, if your restaurant’s name emphasizes pizza, that dish should definitely be the standout item on the menu. Unfortunately, it just didn’t meet my expectations. For what it’s worth, my mother really enjoyed her pizza and left happy."
