Cannoli for Dinner

Adults have to make tough choices sometimes. It's a Sunday afternoon and the food network has been talking about chocolate all day. That's when we decided that we were going to have dessert for dinner. Branzino was the first place that came to mind. Lucky for us, this was their second Sunday of being open. Branzino is a charming neighborhood spot that delivers consistently-good food that will make any foody salivate upon mention. They also happen to serve a cannoli that heals the soul. Walking into Branzino is an experience for the senses. Always warm and inviting. Michael greets you at the door with smiles and open arms. A beautifully lit bar makes everyone look good. Now. If you're going to have cannoli for dinner, you have to have a good wine pairing. We chose a Montepulciano. Smooth. Luscious. The cannoli arrived and I instantly started jumping up and down in my seat. I couldn't help myself. At that moment, I'd never felt so lucky to be an adult. Diced almonds bookend a mixture of Mascarpone cheese that is whipped to such a light texture that it evaprates as soon as the fork hits your mouth. House-made everything. Carmel sauce. Chocolate sauce. Even the chocolate shells were made in-house. The final pinch of sea salt sprinkled over the top just puts it over the edge. I mean fugetaboutit. Best choice we made all day.