Phoenix is a fun city to visit. If you are into golfing – it’s a must visit. They also have an extensive food scene. While Mexican food would be what you might gravitate to on a visit – I was hungry for Italian. That’s why I was excited to find Giuseppe’s, a small little place in a shopping center.
I was thrilled to see that they had rice balls on their menu. They can be hard to find. They called them “Suppli di Riso” so I almost missed them if I hadn’t read the description. Their rice balls were stuffed with smoked mozzarella cheese, which gave them a unique flavor. It matched up well with their homemade tomato sauce.
When I was deciding on what to get for lunch my eyes fell upon the gnocchi. Gnocchi is my favorite Italian dish thanks to my grandmother. That was always her favorite. They serve their gnocchi in a “cardinal sauce” which is a blend of cream and tomato. I thought it was a very rich sauce; it was tasty, but it filled me up much faster than I expected. Yet that’s ok – having leftovers is a perfect way to take the dining experience home with you.
The wait-staff was very friendly and engaging; they offered wonderful suggestions about what to see when in the area. It was nice to also see all the regulars coming in for lunch. That’s a positive indication for me that a place will be good.
See their full menu at www.giuseppeson28th.com
Enjoy!
T
