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On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:41:03 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> If Phoenix Pastaficio has what you want (e.g. a filled raviloi),

I'm unfamiliar with that name. Is it a storefront in Berkeley too?

> they
> could be a notch better than Pasta Shop. But, Pasta Shop is excellent and
> has the only good gnocchi I've found around here.

Honestly, I've never had gnocchi I liked. If it's any good, it would
be worth the trip just so I could say I've had some that was
palatable.
>
> I like making gnocchi with gorgonzola, along with a generous amount of
> a *good* EVOO (also available at Pasta Shop...), and a little finely chopped
> greens such as kale. Cook the gnocchi first, then assemble everything
> together and place in a hot oven for something between 30 and 90
> seconds...just enough to melt the gorgonzola a little. Heaven.

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