Veciu Muin
Where? Veciu Muin (Riomaggiore, Italy) Map
When? Saturday April 1, 2017
Who? Me
Food Style? Italian
Don't ask me to pronounce the name of this restaurant.
It's less than 100m away from my accommodation, and I spent the whole day just chilling out and taking a break since it was a little rainy. I spot a few interesting things on their menu - swordfish! The last time I had swordfish would have probably been in San Francisco at Fisherman's Wharf.
Antipasto
Bruschettona pâtéd'olive - large bruschetta with olive pâté
I've got the house white and a large plate of olive pâté bruschetta to start with. The bruschetta isn't as crispy as it should be and in essence it just feels like toast, but the olive pâté is exquisitely salty and nicely seasoned with a sprinkling of herbs.
Secondo Piatto
Pesce Spada alla griglia con rucola e pomodorini - grilled swordfish with rocket and cherry tomatoes
The swordfish comes out. It's tasty and seasoned well, perhaps slightly overcooked, but I love the sautéed red onion on the side. The olive oil, bread, fish and lemon juice combo makes this is a satisfying meal.
Dessert
Bicchierino di Sciacchetra e Cantuccini - Glass of Sciacchetra wine and Tuscan biscuits
I spot the famous Cinque Terre sciacchetra (shah-ket-tra) dessert wine on the menu so that is a definite pick too. Oh my goodness it's good. Not too sweet, has a slight orange peel taste, matches perfectly with the biscotti on the side. It has a memorable golden colour, very reminiscent of the beautiful sunsets that the area is known for. I am well and truly smashed.
Posted by Jeremy at 8:39pm on Friday April 28, 2017 :: 0 comments :: 