local food

[gilana]

I happened to be on Mass Ave around Porter yesterday, and stumbled across Capone Foods, a fresh pasta etc store, not unlike Dave's Fresh Pasta. They had some different options from Dave's, though, so I bought a container of the Plum Tomato with Porcini sauce to try.

I licked the pot after I was done. Not just the plate... the pot.

So, yeah, consider this a recommendation. They've got lots of pasta (including shaped pastas, as well as flat and ravioli) and sauces, a bunch of frozen entrées that sound good (I obviously can't try the duck and squash lasagna, but I hope someone does!), useful charts and signage that suggest good pasta/sauce pairing, and very friendly and helpful staff. In addition to the Mass Ave location, they have another store in Union Square, where the production is done, so the Mass Ave one only has pre-packaged amounts whereas Union Sq is more flexible.

Comments

[bedfull-o-books.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the recommendation. I definitely want to try their duck and squash lasagne now. Right now. Dammit.....

[ayelle.livejournal.com]

Neat! Thank you!

[42itous.livejournal.com]

Yeah! I found them when I was walking home from Porter one time, and I needed a bit of a snack so I walked in there and got some kind of pastry, like a calzone but smaller and flaky. It was delicious!

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

I licked the pot after I was done. Not just the plate... the pot.

You should email them that review. I'm sure they'd be delighted!

[gilana]

Good thought! I just sent them an email.

[trowa-barton.livejournal.com]

Savenor's also sells the pre-packaged Capone pastas. They are tasty, especially with exotic meats.

[justom.livejournal.com]

I used to go to Capone's all the time when I lived between Porter and Union. They opened the newer spot on Mass Ave. after I moved to Teele, and I thought I'd go frequently, but I find that their ravioli and straight pasta just don't compare with Dave's... Some of their other items are good, though. But Dave's has spoiled me on getting very good and fresh pasta... =)