Last night when Randall and I got back into the city, we decided to
head to gialina. After the fail the night before, we figured it was
early enough (not quite 7) to try again. I'm glad we did, it was
really delicious. For starters we had the pan fried peppers with goat
cheese and almonds. I'd never seen a dish like this before. The little
peppers were perfect, the goat creaminess added a smoothness that was
just right, and the almonds provided just the right crunch. I would
highly recommend this dish.
for the main course we went for the pizza with pancetta. I had them
add an egg on my half because that is the most delicious. The crust
there was a mix between perfect and just ho hum. I loved the way it
bubbled on the edges and delivered a nice crunch. However in the spots
where there were a lot of toppings, the crust felt too thin and soggy.
Overall though, it was fantastic. I'd definitely go again as the food
was great, although it must be noted it was rather loud inside and at
times sort of claustrophobic feeling. That pepper dish was worth it
though.
