I grew up in an Italian home - my grandmamma was from the old contry. I have yet to find a restaurant on the west coast that reminds me of her cooking - Pastini's brought on a rush of childhood memories; Sitting on the stoop smelling her sauces simmer. The hadn-rolled pasta drying on her wooden rack, and grandmamma alway puttering around the kitchen - thanks for the great food and the memories!!
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