volare rice balls... delish

Italian rice balls are amazing, and you can fill them with just about anything you want. I have made them before, it's a little bit of work but with great rewards.

I find Volare to be one of the best places in town. Food and service are always great. I like the bar area because of small plates and 1/2 price bottles of wine.

So I dined this evening at my favorite restaurant - Volare. Like Annemarie, we started with a shared order of the rice balls. I probably wasn't as excited as she because I already knew that they were on the menu and I knew that would be where we'd start, but she is right on

heaven in those little bites

. Then following her report, I had the a lamb ball slider. Her assessment

melt in your mouth flavorful lamb

is an understatment. My new fav! This was followed by a shared funghi flatbread pizza. All accompanied by a bottle of smooth Sangiovese with touches of fruit, spice and oak. Next we shared an exquisite tiramisu, most beautifully garnished with a sugar rose. (I don't think any restaurant in Louisville comes close to Volare in the Italian dessert department.) The evening ended with a small glass of Fernet Branca. I'd write more, but I need to sit and quietly gloat about a perfect evening meal. Oh, did I say that, as usual, the service was impeccable?

Zero surprise. Joshua Moore and the whole team are top notch. I've been in the restaurant industry for a long time. Rarely do I see an establishment so spot on. LOVE IT

Oh yes, Majid and Chef Josh are, indeed, top dogs but neither was there last evening and yet everything and every body was "spot pn."