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Italian Food

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Dominick's Brings Family Recipes to Watkinsville

Oconee has a new restaurant serving up Italian cuisine.

After a long day, one doesn't always feel like cooking and then cleaning up. That's what happened last Thursday when my husband and I decided that a long, exhausting afternoon's work called for dinner out.   We'd already heard rave reviews about Oconee County's newest restaurant, Dominick's, which opened on March 14 and boasts family recipes and fresh ingredients. We were eager to try it. Stepping into the lovely dining room abuzz with customers, we immediately felt that we'd made the correct choice.  Linens on the tables, professional and friendly wait staff, and immediate attention made us feel welcome and excited to try the new menu. The Watkinsville location at 1430 Capital Avenue is the forth Dominick's to grace north Georgia.  Three …

Friday, February 11, 2011

Bites Nearby: Mirko Pasta

Each week we'll tell you about a nearby restaurant that serves up delicious food and focuses on eating local.

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. Or, if you are in need of a recommendation, consider dining at Mirko Pasta in Watkinsville. Mirko Pasta is an Italian food lover’s heaven. Its specialties include handmade pastas and sauces created daily from fresh ingredients. Choose from a variety of raviolis, including butternut squash, or short and long pastas, including spinach and whole wheat. The wide selection of sauces includes both meat and vegetarian options and will please the gourmet in everyone. Menu items also include homemade bread, appetizers, salads, special dishes, entrees and desserts. Mirko Pasta is perfect for both a family night out or a romantic dinner. Watkinsville's location also …

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