Maggiano's is one of my favorite Italian restaurants and was so excited to hear that the butternut squash ravioli was back. In celebration of girls' night out, we went to check it out. We started off with a goat cheese, roasted pear, and arugula bruschetta. It was an interesting combination of spice from the arugula, sweetness from the pear, creaminess from the goat cheese and the crunch from the bread created a well balanced bite. It was a great way to showcase yummy fall flavors.
I always look forward to seasonal offerings, so it was a no brainer for me to try the butternut squash ravioli. I am not usually a squash person, but I do like butternut squash. It may be because it is slightly sweet or that everything tastes better topped with butter and sugar. These were topped with a light sauce and the filling had hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. The sauce was a cross between a red sauce and a cream sauce that completed the somewhat delicate flavors in the ravioli.
To finish off this perfect fall meal, I sampled the pumpkin pecan praline cheesecake. You didn't get just a slice, you got your own mini cheesecake dusted with powdered sugar and sugared pecan pieces. This was a super rich cheesecake that had a nice pumpkin flavor. The addition of the pecan added crunch and depth to the flavor. This was not just another piece of pumpkin cheesecake. Maggiano's always impresses me with the quality and creativity of their dishes. This was a meal that just screamed fall comfort. Though this special offering is no longer available, I will try to patiently wait until next year when it comes back.
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