I mentioned in my last food post that I’ve been trying to dine at Pulino’s pizzeria for a while since I saw its inviting lights one night walking by. I finally got the chance to eat there recently. The food was good, but a little confusing. Well, ok, maybe just the gnocchi was.

Potato gnocchi

Potato gnocchi

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I love Jane for two reasons…well mostly these two reasons: the cozy ambiance, and their gnocchi.

Toasted Ricotta Gnocchi, $15

Don’t let the small portion of the dish fool you — it’s gnocchi after all, and it’s filling. It’s also seasoned with Italian parsley and white truffle sauce and so tender. The only thing I don’t love is it’s very buttery, maybe too buttery for most people. Second, I guess you’re paying for taste, but it is a really tiny dish (granted, filling) but still for $15 seems like a lot for lunch.

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