tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post116369006795847697..comments2023-11-04T00:32:49.809-07:00Comments on [L.A. and O.C.] Foodventures: Foodventure #17: Il Fornaio (Pasadena)H. C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12000908567574418877noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-1163830296550442072006-11-17T22:11:00.000-08:002006-11-17T22:11:00.000-08:00Panda ... y'know, I am not a particular big fan of...Panda ... y'know, I am not a particular big fan of chestnuts either asides from 1) roasted form or 2) when piped in as a mousee in cakes in Chinese bakeries (my parents' favorite type of cake, btw, so I almost always get them that for their b-days.)<BR/><BR/>Henry -- the chicken polenta is actually an appetizer (but a substantial one), I had my eye on the dessert so opted for something light for regular eats--like red, white + bluezz. and yes, the chocolate cake is part of festa regionale, but much less authentically regional than their other courses.H. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12000908567574418877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-1163819011580284772006-11-17T19:03:00.000-08:002006-11-17T19:03:00.000-08:00ah, this is the exact same spot I took my first g...ah, this is the exact same spot I took my first girlfriend on our first date. And, it's still one of my italian fav's. i didn't know about the festa regionale, but it's definitely gonna bring me back. thanks. surprised that the chicken was so inexpensive. <BR/><BR/>Is the dessert also part of the festa?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35835685.post-1163793546450177292006-11-17T11:59:00.000-08:002006-11-17T11:59:00.000-08:00Granted I haven't been exposed to much in the way ...Granted I haven't been exposed to much in the way of chestnut products, but I never developed a liking for them. I like my chestnuts roasted, salted, and eaten while warm.<BR/><BR/>- ChubbypandaChubbypandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930326230203564199noreply@blogger.com