Lavoros Italian Trattoria Review and Photo Recap

                                    

One of my favorite Italian restaurants is out in East Memphis, in what appears to be an old KFC located at the corner of Sycamore View and Summer Avenues. What they lack in atmosphere, they more than make up for in incredible food and customer service.

The restaurant is run by folks I am happy to call friends. Coach Mike, Michael, and Amy Working are some of the nicest restaurateurs in the industry. They pride themselves on fresh ingredients and simple homemade food. Next to the patio by the front door, growing the herb garden, are the flavors for the incredible food inside.

I was especially excited about having our October gathering at Lavoro’s Italian Trattoria. I knew they would take care of our group. They exceeded all my expectations.

Our menu included:

Appetizers

Fresh Stone Bread with Calbrian Chili Paste and Brushcetta topping
Lavoro's Homemade Chips
Our Soon to be World Famous Mozzarella Sticks
Plates of our Spicy Meatballs

Entres
Thick Sliced Eggplant Parmesean
Stuffed Red Peppers filled with our homemade bolognese and rice

*so tasty, that I had to make it my profile picture

Portobello Mushroom Ravioli in Brodo
Chicken Marsala and a side of Italian Spinach

Desserts
White Chocolate Bread Pudding (with our homemade bread)

Tiramisu

As I was a little occupied with Atticus, I missed out on an entree or two, but I know everyone left stuffed and happy. I heard nothing but rave reviews from everyone in the group. Some of the menu items creating the most buzz:

Spicy meatballs,

Portobello Mushroom Ravioli in Brodo,

Fresh Stone Bread (baked in house daily)

Stuffed Red Pepper

and the White Chocolate Bread Pudding.

I don’t normally do stuffed Peppers, but Lavoro's has me rethinking my "no stuffed pepper" rule. I will probably order it when we go back to Lavoro's again.   

Our sampling menu didn't even begin to touch their extensive menu which includes panninis, rolled sandwiches,  pizzas and soups.

5849 Summer Ave.

901.377.2141

hours: 11 am-10 pm.

Photos courtesy of Sophorn McRae aka norococo

Fuel Cafe Review and Photo Recap

Our gathering at Fuel Cafe was a great success. Carrie set up a wonderful menu for us. I know everyone was amazed at the quality and the quantity of food.

Our tasting menu included:

Salmon Dip with crostini and crudite
Cafe Salad
House Cut Fries served w/ trio of dipping sauces
Veggie Nacho's

Meditterranean tuna melt
House made veggie burger on white/wheat buns
Vegan Thai curry tofu with basmati rice

Pasta w/ Springer Mountain Farm Chicken Breast
Chicken Fried Bison Steak

Brownies       
                   

We couldn't have asked for a nicer evening to sit outside on the patio. It was a beautiful cool September evening under my favorite mood lighting in Memphis.

The food came out quickly and frequently. I have to admit, even though I was getting more and more full, the food seemed to get better with each course. I am an admitted 12-step chocoholic, so the brownie was a wonderful end to a great meal.

Thanks to Carrie and the whole staff at Fuel Cafe. They did an amazing job. If you are ever in the mood for vegan fare, or if you are just looking for something healthy, please stop by and have dinner or lunch with them.

Their hours are:

Tuesday - Friday:

Lunch 11:00am - 3:00pm  / Dinner 5 pm -9:30pm   

Saturday :

Brunch 11:00am- 3:00pm / Dinner 5pm - 10:00pm  Sunday, Monday:

Closed

Fuel Cafe is Project Greenfork  which means they are  contributing to a sustainable Mid-South by helping reduce environmental impact of restaurants.  

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1761 Madison
Memphis, TN 38104

901.725.9025

So stop by tell Carrie hello, and don't forget to try a brownie!