I figure I better get these posts done. Our trip to Florence and Emilia-Romana finished up in April of last year.
We had really enjoyed our time in Emilia-Romagna; from the Culatello to the Tortellini en Brodo, to aged Parmesano Reggiano…well, that was me. The Missus loved the castles, the Devil's Bridge, and we both loved the warm and friendly people…and of course the amazing Italian Days Food Tour.
For our last dinner in Bologna, I selected a modern, yet very popular restaurant named Oltre. I'd heard it was a bit difficult to find, so while the Missus was taking a nap I headed out to find the sticker covered door of the restaurant.
So, for dinner, I basically retraced our steps. The restaurant was dimly lit and the wine and bread were quite good.
The food however, was disappointing; from the bland broth and the strange and almost rancid tasting pasta in the Tortellini en Brodo (we mentioned this to the Server who looked at us and said; "this is the way it's supposed to taste").
To the tough meat in the Sformantino en Ragu….
The Guancia di manzo (beef cheeks) were very tender, but the thick sauce was bitter and overwhelmed the equally delicious black cabbage.
We just decided to call it quits before dessert.
Oh well, sometimes it just doesn't work out, right?
Oltre
Via Augusto Majani 1
40122 Bologna, Italy
We took our time heading back to the apartment. Stopping to take in Piazza Maggiore.
And yet another amazing street performer.
Here's a little snippet of the performance.
Awesome, yeah?
As is my little tradition; I picked up a beer on the way back to the apartment.
And the next day we headed home. The Business Class Lounge in Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is kinda cramped and the offerings nothing worth mentioning.
What is worth mentioning is the excellent fast-track security exit at the rear of the lounge.
And because "DerekR" seems to like my airline food photos…….this is for you!
The Chicken Terrine was the best item.
So that's it…..
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