Bistro Eats | San Marzano Lamb Stew with Meyer Lemon Risotto

by Rustic Garden Bistro on January 27, 2012

Meyer lemon tree at the RGB before a dark and stormy evening.

Date Nite. Every. Friday. Night. And can I make a confession?! It still gives me butterflies. Because last week was cold and stormy, Mr. RGBistro made a request to go someplace cozy. (Can you see why I love this man?!) We were about to head down to Britta’s Café (our usual haunt) when I suggested we try someplace new. So we ended up at Ecco, a little Naples-inspired pizzeria.

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