On the "Coppa" bandwagon and blog renaissance

First thing: It's been a CRAZY past few months. My work in the health care policy world has forced me to give up sleeping, sailing, reading and yes blogging. But with the summer upon us, golf and blogging will commence and tales of food adventures will be told.

Also, I have just purchased a telephoto lens dig camera so I hope to put a lot more recipes on here in the months to come!
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What better way to celebrate the renaissance of "lobster mac and cheese" then to sing the praises of Boston's darling new hot spot, Coppa.

I'm not going to do a complete review of the menu, the "real" reviewers have made their case here, here, and here… and the list goes on. But let me put it this way… I've never been on the Ken Oringer bandwagon.

I find KO Prime to have service with a sarcastic, if not unhelpful attitude and food that leaves you wondering why the bill was so high. Toro seems yet another in a flurry of Boston Spanish tapas restaurants that sells unremarkable food for remarkable prices. Clio isn't enough for me to jump fork first onto the bandwagon, but yes… Coppa is worth the hype.

You've won me over Ken. And I can't ignore the fact that Jamie Bissonnette is yet again Oringer's partner in this newest venture. Very affordable Italian small plates seems to be the long awaited answer to our inner buffet-style cravings, while alleviating our waist-line conscientiousness. The wine list is extensive while not extravagant, the crudo made-to-order with care right behind the bar is a must-have and the charcuterie would make even the most reticent diner forget what organ they are eating. Coppa is worth the wait, worth the crowded space and worth a spot on the bandwagon.

I think if Coppa is the standard by which we can measure new and exciting restaurants, then Boston is in for a food renaissance.