Today’s Matchbook Monday comes from a Seattle restaurant that is one of my favorites.  It’s been quite awhile since I’ve been there, the last time was with a bunch of my tech friends who were in town for a conference.  Going through the matchbooks made me realize that I’m ready for a return trip.
Assaggio’s is simple Italian food, presented with exceptional customer service.  Dinner there is reminiscent of the food I ate in Italy:  simple, fabulously flavorful, and full of the best from the local garden (in this case, the Pike Place Market).  Owner Mauro Golmarvi will greet you …read more

Today’s Matchbook Monday comes courtesy of Anita, and is from Nello’s Place in Redding, California (3055 Bechelli Lane, Redding).
Nello’s Place is small family-owned Italian restaurant.
The restaurant was started in 1980, after Nello retired to Redding.  The family couldn’t find a good local Italian restaurant and so decided to open one of their own.  Having a long history in the restaurant business, this was just one more in a long line of successes.
If you’re driving in northern California, stop off for a bite to eat and a glass of wine.
Do you have a collection of matchbooks?  Or maybe you came …read more