One of my favorite things about this blog is the unassailable excuse to go out to dinner. Monday night Steven and I checked out Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Restaurant at 650 1/2 West German St. (corner of German Street and Lou Ambers Drive), Herkimer.
Salvatore’s was previously located on Main Street, but the new location boasts a larger dining room and a porch with outside seating. I thought the sun was too bright and hot to sit outdoors last night (we had an early dinner), so we sat inside. The waitress was very nice and offered to bring us ice water with our coffee,which we always want but often forget to ask for. And yes, we have coffee before and with as well as after dinner. We like coffee.
The menu offered many tempting choices. I noted calimari and garlic knots in the appetizers — two of my favorites. I considered an Antipasto Salad or Eggplant Rollentini, but Steven found wrap sandwiches on the back page and that sounded even better. He got the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap with regular fries. I ordered the Chicken Greek Wrap and asked what Fortunato Chips are. Deep fried pepperoni, the waitress told me. Of course I had to try them.
The food was very good, and the waitress kept our coffee filled. As I said, we were there early, but business was picking up as we sat there. They seemed to do a lot of take out. I noted that Salvatore’s is right on my way home, so I made sure to pick up a take out menu for future reference.
“Better take two,” a guy behind the counter suggested. “One for the car, one for home.”
I told the people working there that I intended to write a blog post about the restaurant. They hoped I would give them a good review, and I said I certainly would. The guy that offered the advice about the menus also suggested a couple of places in Utica that might make worthy blog posts. I don’t think I’ve blogged about anything in Utica yet, but I’ll get there. And I’m sure it will be before I run the Boilermaker in 2012.
Salvatore’s is open Monday through Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, closed Sunday. They deliver to Herkimer and Mohawk. Call 315-866-2600.
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