Days of Wine & Closes

Dinner’s for Closers- La Locanda

To celebrate today’s close, a colleague and I went to La Locanda on South Beach. It was our first time there, and we were not sure what to expect, but had high hopes.

La Locanda is recently in a new space, having moved over one spot from their longtime location next door. The decor was understated and comfortable. We sat at the bar, as I like to have a good vantage point.

One of the first things I noticed was that the place was full of locals, always a good sign. Second, most employees were speaking Italian to each other, not necessary in an Italian restaurant, but nice. The menu is extensive, but simple, with almost everything made in-house. The wine list, like the menu, was solid, and very reasonable. (On the bartender’s rec, we chose a bottle of Masi Baby Amarone, a super deal at $34).

The food & wine were both excellent, as was the service. Both the owner & chef were present, & made sure all were pleased. I look forward to coming back soon, and am thrilled to have a new place to bring clients.

What we drank:

Masi Baby Amarone

What we ate:

Me: Homemade pasta purses stuffed with pear and cheese in a very light cream sauce with wilted arugula.

He: Lobster Ravioli

La Locanda

413 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

August 8, 2010 Posted by wineandcloses | Dinner is for closers, South Beach | Leave a comment