Sounds a lot like the Pasta Primavera cafe in Walnut Creek, all the way down to the black & white tiles! If so, you're in for consistent food, quality product & great pricing.
Linda
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Linda Emerson \~~~~~/ Caffe' Sumatra
[email removed] C\___/ Twain Harte, California
"I couldn't serve a shot of espresso that I wouldn't drink myself."
On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, Tony L. wrote:
> My wife and I ate dinner at Pasta Primavera Wednesday, Jan.
> 14. The food and atmosphere are wonderful. Gloria ordered
> butternut squash ravioli, a special of the day that appears
> reasonably often (call and ask if you really want to try
> it). The squash filling was light, but flavorful.
> Outstanding dish, worth a trip all by itself. I had garlic
> fettucine with mushrooms, which was also very good (and very
> garlicky). Soup or salad is included; tonight's soup was a
> thick, flavorful minestrone.
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> The decor is black and white with black faux marble
> tabletops and mini-spotlights emphasizing the lighter
> elements. All in all, a very nice place with good food.
> Pasta Primavera Cafe, 34 East Fourth Ave., San Mateo.
> 650-548-9100. Give it a try.
>
>San Francisco Bay Area, CA