I don't normally write about food on this blog. But hear me out. Yesterday was Bianca's birthday and we had an incredible experience at Osteria Giulia. We sat at the bar, as we like to do, and everything was perfect: the food, the service, and the interiors.

First, let's talk about the food.

Anchovies, grilled sourdough, and a lot of delicious butter:

Endive, pear, burnt honey vinaigrette, toasted almonds, and ricotta:

Ricotta filled pasta, mushrooms, and artichokes:

Sea bass, leeks, artichokes, fava beans, and charred tomatoes:

Now, let's talk about the interiors. They were designed by Guido Costantino Projects. And to get a good feel for their approach, I suggest you first check out their Instagram and then move onto their website. They do really beautiful and calming work.

Design always matters.

And I'm pretty sure that the cream-colored stones and light-oak details made everything taste that much better last night. If you haven't been and you get a chance, I would highly recommend you try Osteria Giulia. It's now one of our favorites in the city.

Happy birthday, Bianca!