Sal e Pepe reveiw

Matt Villamana Culinary Mrs. Hogland 16 October 2012 Blog Entry This past week I had the pleasure of going to Sal e Pepe Restaurant on South Main in Newtown. When I first got there we were greeted by very friendly service staff and were quickly seated at our table. On the table was a basket of delicious fresh made bread. It seemed to be fresh made and was crusty on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. They provided a garlic and herb dipping oil for the bread which was slightly salty, but still went well with the bread and the saltiness was not overpowering. With the bread we also were given salads with fresh ground pepper. The salad was mixed greens which were crisp and fresh. The balsamic vinaigrette was tangy and sweet. For my main course I ordered the Chicken Parmigianino with spaghetti. The dish arrived quickly and was very well presented. The chicken was well cooked, not too chewy or tough, but tender. It was served with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The pasta was handmade and tasted fresh. It was al dente, tender with some bite, but not too soft. The meal was served with a red tomato sauce that went well with the pasta and the chicken. The sauce was tangy and had a little bit of spice to it. The restaurant itself was well organized with an efficient service staff. The waitress was very polite and attentive and provided great service. The owner came over during our meal and was very engaging. Overall I had a wonderful experience.