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Okay, so everyone knows how I feel about the food in NYC. It's awesome and it's the only thing I miss about being up north (besides the family) but I have finally met my match.

This Sunday, was my 12th wedding anniversary and John took me out to dinner. We decided to do something different - we always go to Bonefish - it's kind of romantic and the food is okay. I convinced John to head out to Coconut Point - he had never been out there. Can you believe it?

Well, anyway, when we went I spotted this little italian place by TGIF and we got out to check it out. It was a cute little place but my eyes wondered over to this cave like entrance further down the strip. A little place called Pagellis. It didn't open till 5pm but what the heck we could kill a half an hour quick. But, they offered the bar upto us. I haven't had a drink in a really long time. The last few times I have become intoxicated after just one drink (I am a light weight). I become very hot and sweaty and have to lie down. But, what the hey we had 30 minutes to kill. I asked for a Midori and Orange Juice. Once I took a sip, I knew we had made a good choice. The drink was smooth and the service was smoother. She was a very nice lady named Mary - who later on comped me with a Sambuca (another choice drink). We were then escorted to the table. Where the candle was lit and the atmosphere was calm, relaxed, and romantic. The sweet waitress came over with hot bread and olive oil and herbs. Oh my. This was the beginning of my love affair with this restaurant. The JoJo Pollo was excellent - the sauces for the appetizer just complemented each other. The calamari was exquisite - you must try the lemon butter sauce. It was the best meal I have ever had and believe me I can eat and I have eaten all over the eastern seaboard including some amazing little bistros in NYC and mom and pop italian restaurants in pennsylvania, as well as some luxury restaurants on the edge of the water with romantic sunset views. But, this has beat them all. I was pleasantly surprised by the feeling of contentMENT, not full, or disgusting full but fulfilled. I highly reccomend this restaurant. So, if you are up for some delicious food and a great atmosphere head over to Pagelli's in Coconut Point it is around the corner from Scarro's - down the strip from the marble ice cream place. Check it out and let me know what you think. I hardly ever recommend a place - I don't think ever have recommended a restaurant here - but this place is worth it. Go out, have a Midori and orange juice or a sambuca either will impressive you.

Write soon,
dee