I don’t know how I’m currently functioning after my late flight back to SFO. I must credit the delicious last lunch I had with my family at our favorite restaurant, the Capri.

The Capri offers delicious, homemade Italian food. The portions are large so be really hungry or prepared to share. I was so full that I skipped dinner and savored the memory of this meal.

For the antipasti, we enjoyed their fried calamari. Lightly breaded and served with their marinara sauce, the calamari is crisp and seasoned to perfection. It’s a dish made to share.

At this point, I usually complain that I’m almost full and the server shows up with soup or salad. Both feature fresh ingredients and both leave you questioning how you can still eat the next course.

My mom and I are strategic about our meal. We order the Italian sausage appetizer, which is served with green peppers, onions, and potatoes that have been sautéed in olive oil and garlic. And we also order the penne with Vodka sauce. We plan to share. We plan to still have enough leftovers for another meal.

The sausage and peppers offer a sweet and savory combination that make your tastebuds dance. However, the pasta is a revelation! It’s a goal of mine to figure out their vodka sauce. It’s cheesy pink perfection. This dish is not explicitly even on the menu, but believe me, it exists and you need to have it. When you have it, you can thank me. Actually, thank the cook for consistently making people blissfully happy in Italian food comas.

Oh Capri, I miss you already…my family too.