Mikel Trapp’s Fresco Italian Café is one of the most appealing dining spots in the city, both in warm weather (in the courtyard patio) and cold (in the cozy restaurant). But, Fresco’s lovely ambience would be nothing without its spectacular cuisine. Kick off a Fresco evening with chef Billy Sotelo and company’s delicious eggplant tartlet or the arugula salad with fresh beets before perhaps moving on to a pasta or risotto course such as the delicious garganelli alla Bolognese. If you’re lucky, perhaps chef Sotelo will be serving his sensational diver scallop and corn risotto, with freshly shaved black truffles. The extensive wine list holds many surprises, and kudos also to Fresco for offering wine flights to its customers -– always an enjoyable option for wine enthusiasts.
