One of the best Italian restaurants that I have ever been to is here in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tavola is a tiny, rustic Italian spot with delicious food and a comforting, warm environment. Every dish that I have tried here has been incredible especially their house made pastas. The last time I ate there, I tried the Shrimp Capellini which was tossed with a creamy gorgonzola butter sauce studded with diced tomatoes and capers. It was phenomenal and I didn't even think I liked gorgonzola cheese! The taste is so subtle but lends a nice bite to the comforting dish. <br /> <br />Tavola's version uses meyer lemons and an Italian white wine called Trebbiano. Any dry white wine will work if you can't find Trebbiano. If you are ever in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, you MUST try this restaurant. But if you can't get there, this version is pretty close to the real deal.

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