Paul, Margie and I decided to do a recon dinner at Ceppo's in Huntington Beach to see if it would be a good choice for one of Margie's monthly dinners. This place used to be Raymond's Bistro then some kind of pasta house that was terrible and now a new owner and a new name. Sign outside is deceptive. It says Japanese - Infusion. Nothing to indicate Italian food. The appetizers do have a Asian influence but the pastas and entrees are Italian.
We decided because of the limited amount of tables and the atmosphere it would not be good for a monthly dinner.
Food was good. I had the "Kobe" beef tartar and upon questioning the server it was decided that the beef was "Wagu" not Kobe". The price of $8 was not an indication of "Kobe" beef. "Kobe" would have been 4 times more money. Margie had the fresh Burrata (housemade) with procuitto wrapped pear slices and Paul had the Pork Chashu. He said the pork was slightly dry.
I also had the Pork loin cutlet that came with fresh vegetables. It was good and not dry at all. Paul and Margie both had pasta dishes. I thought the portions were slightly small. But they said their food was good.
Since it was just the three of us we had two bottles of wine. Corkage was $10 and I doubt if they would ever waive that fee. I brought a 2005 Tanca Farra, Alghero, A blend of 50% Cannonau and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. I think this wine would go a few more years. It was tight. I drank the leftovers a few nights later and it was much better. Paul and Margie opened at 2012 Pio Cesare Gavi.
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