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TROPIC • FOOD

Foodvixen reviews

solid. This time around we were a little We ate our way through some of
HOT SPOTS
more prepared, booking a table right on Alessandro’s hand-crafted ravioli
A little lakeside sunset with the intention of enjoying an variations. These velvet textured pasta
aperitivo or two and kicking back with
slice of Italy some antipasto. pillows, all filled with fresh ingredients,
are now being supplied to some of
Nibbling on a basket of fresh-out-of- Cairns’ most popular restaurants,
RESTAURANT REVIEW the-oven focaccia as the sun dipped
ALESSANDRO’S PIZZERIA AND below the mountains, Mr Foodvixen and very soon the public will be able
to purchase ready to heat and eat
ANTIPASTO BAR servings for home. Finally, a wicked little
One of the most common questions I get Tiramisu and a tipple of amaro to finish
asked on Foodvixen is “Where is the best off a wonderful evening. Yeah okay,
pizza in town?” Where is the best maybe we overindulged a little but when
It’s always a hotly debated topic with so pizza in town? the food is this good you don’t want it to
many comments from those in the know stop - although some stretchier dinner
and (seemingly) those that aren’t. After attire wouldn’t have gone astray.
the dust has settled, the clear winner Alessandro has recreated a genuine
is always Alessandro’s Pizzeria and enjoyed a glass of Ichnusa beer while Italian pizzeria complemented by FNQ’s
Antipasto Bar at Lake Placid. I relived our 2016 Italian holiday with scenic backdrop in the heart of Lake
Before my recent visit, it had been nearly an Aperol Spritz, and later a glass of Placid. From the moment we arrived,
six years since I‘d visited Alessandro’s. Chianti recommended by Alessandro Alessandro’s passion and commitment
It’s actually pretty poor form on my himself. When we visited Italy, Aperol to providing a traditional experience is
behalf to not have even tried one of their Spritzes and calamari fritti were our clear. Meeting, greeting and interacting
pizzas, particularly when so many of my go-to, and in true style the calamari was in true Italian style gives it a genuine
followers rave about them. Cue my visit cooked to perfection. Next, we had the touch by ensuring he takes care of the
to Alessandro’s. much anticipated trademark pizza, a regular diners and welcomes new ones.
Walking in, it was obvious that it wasn’t thin Italian style pizza topped with leg Who am I kidding... we enjoyed it so
just about the pizza as we were seated ham, artichokes, mushrooms and pork much we’d already booked in for the
on the deck overlooking the beautiful sausage created by real Italian chefs. following weekend.
lake with its dense tropical backdrop. Anyone who says a pizza has to have 12
Previously, Mr Foodvixen and I had tried toppings and be 3 inches thick has never Follow Foodvixen on Facebook
twice on separate occasions to get in for had a real pizza! And trust me - with and Instagram for foodie news and
their $15 pizza night – alas we couldn’t crust in hand and hand on heart – this is restaurant reviews.
secure a table because they were booked real Italian pizza.

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