I was meeting a special friend for dinner on a Friday and picked the restaurant based on geography. I've been to Cosimo's several times in the past, once for a Hudson Valley Restaurant review and a number of private parties so I felt good about my choice.
I arrived early after a particularly difficult day and though I was tempted to meet my companion at the bar, I refrained. We asked to be seated outside and after reviewing the cocktail list, selected a variation on adult lemonade with vodka and Chambord. A smile in a glass.
I never even opened a menu. I quickly glanced through the specials and decided on a soup and left the main course to my partner. We were brought bread and seasoned dipping oil fairly quickly.
Plain bread could be found underneath this layer of a cross between focaccia and pizza. Delicious, but for some reason I always expect bread to be served warm.
The soup is sausage, butternut squash and potato - no fancy name. My expectation was that it would be creamy but in hindsight I do remember the description including the phrase "tomato broth." It was quite flavorful but not as full bodied or creamy as I may have imagined.
Our main course to share, a whole wheat pizza crust with veggies and cheese. I am now able to listen and enjoy the food. The crust is quite crisp, the vegetables are al dente and though the first bite or 2 may require a fork, the slice can be picked up and eaten "New York" style if preferred.
I feel compelled to look at the dessert menu but refrain from indulging. Though the al fresco dining area is not far from a fairly busy thoroughfare, we shared our stories and food and left feeling Fed Well.
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