Ceres' Table. Pizza, Pastas and More.

With the new blog, it's difficult to even decide what food source to review and discuss next. So, instead of going right into all of the local places that have been around for a while, I decided to talk about Ceres' Table which has only been open since May. Since it's kind of a current obsession of mine and been in constant chatter with the locals as well as being recently reviewed by some more well known food critics, it seemed to be the time to tell you all a bit about it.

Ceres' Table is located on Broadway, a block and a half south of Belmont in what was the Frog and Snail location (Sura Thai before that and Mars Chinese before that. Sorry, that's as far back as I go).  

What I Eat: Pizza . . .  and more. I'm still trying to figure this place out, but I can tell you that after 4 or so times going over the past month or two, you should get the pizza. Now, I know everyone is picky about their favorite pizza. And some of you will immediately say, "oh, but Spacca is really the best" or, "have you tried Nella, so good right?!". Well, I'm not talking about those places so just listen up. 

I like the artichoke, olive, pizza but there are a variety of options and a lot of hammy choices if you are into that. Pizza is about the balance of sauce, cheese, and crust. The sauce is nice and sweet without being thick (I hate thick sauce which is more paste than sauce unless it's in a giordano's deep dish spinach and mushroom pizza). The pizza is cooked in a wood coal oven and the crust really is perfect. Like all thinner crusts, the more toppings and sauce, the soggier it tends to get. 

What Else I Eat: Pasta. Constantly changing right now it seems There always seems to be one pasta I want to try. The veal bolognese was delicious. We've had it as a lasagna and a papardelle. The papardelle noodles were very delicate and the dish had just the perfect amount of salt. My only complaint would be to get some more sauce. Maybe it's more authentic to have less sauce on the pasta, but I personally would have liked it a bit saucier. 

I haven't ordered the whole fish and probably never will. I saw teeth and eyeballs and I just don't need that on my plate. The brussel sprouts are nice and crunchy. Worth ordering for sure as are a few of the other little salads like the Little Jewel. The Burrata is very good. Not quite as good as the Burrata at Bar Pastoral (which I intend to review) down the block, but if you're hungry and love cheesy goodness, order it. 

For dessert, get the Budino. Puddinglike and cookie crumbly. Whoa, that's good!  

That's my take on it. I will continue to go. Oh, cost. I am probably never going to tell you a restaurant is too pricey just because that's really up to you. Check out the menu online and you can always vary your order to fit your wallet. 

Like all of the restaurants I frequent, we've tried a lot more at this place, but this has been what has stood out and I can guarantee will be my usual. Ceres' Table is here to stay ( I hope). 

Not sure she wanted her picture taken, but she was so nice to our kids. There is a nice little bar in the front as well. Our kids end up sitting at the bar every time after the meal.  

If you are one of the only families there on the night, they might give your kids an etcha sketch to play with before the food arrives. Love that. The decor is similar to the previous occupant (FandS) but they removed some of the high partitions allowing the space to feel cozy and open at the same time. 

Pizza. Get it. That's the Papardelle Bolognese on the right but sometimes it's just hard to get a picture in when you're hungry so it's already half eaten. 

The Olive, Artichoke Pizza. You should really make sure you order a pizza when you come here. 

Little Jewel Salad  . . . on the side?