Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Gorgonzola Dressed with Truffle Oil

After starting off with complimentary sheeps milk ricotta covered in umbrian olive oil with a kick, the order is placed for an entree with a not-so-subtle type of cheese. "Pizza" at Trattoria Cinque arrives as more of a table sized flatbread. The paper thin crispy item allows the average diner to devour the majority of such without over indulging, despite the size. If you don't love gorgonzola, don't attempt these sharp and buttery flavors, but if you are willing to try authentic Italian pane, this is it. Don't be drawn away by the thin pear placed on each section-although it gives a sweetness to the pie, you'll hardly notice the transparent slices if you weren't into them. Don't order to share because you'll want the leftovers-but save space to taste the "five endings"-its part of Chef Mirco Grassini's theme to present the five best of italian cuisine at his rustic Greenwich Street home away from home. 

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