text: Yesterday Toni and I went to Pastis Eurogrille and Delicatessen Not too many grilled items and the market area gets smaller and smaller for each of our visits However it is still a very pretty restaurant with a slightly dark but comforting interior Thankfully our frequent visits are not about the market or the classy and roomy interior or even the ruggedly handsome owner of the restaurant Luca It is about the FoodnnI guess my lunch was pretty straightforward I had a Palermo which is genoa salami cold smoked pepperoni ham provolone cheese lettuce tomato special sauce tasted like a savory vinagrette It came with a fruit cup The sandwich was very hearty the bread rustic and a simple but satisfying lunch Part of me was proud of going for healthy in eating the fruit cup but then the cynical part of me reminded myself I had drank about a gallon of Sprite which I can only assume is not that healthy Definitely one of the better sandwiches I have had in the ValleynnTonis lunch on the other hand was spectacular She had pasta di diavolo bowtie pasta with spicy italian sausage fresh basil crushed hot red peppers and creamy marinara sauce sprinkled with fresh parmesan reggiano cheese Wow That sauce was what made this dish so heavenly Toni let me finish hers off but she is pretty light on consuming sauce so when it came to my time to step up to the plate call my agent but let me assure you I consider my comedy routine an art form and not mere entertainment I noticed there was a good portion of pure unadulterated heavenly sauce With a frenzied look in my eyes I spoon up the marinara consume it feverishly and eye with resentment the glistening remains of marinara on Tonis forknnPastis Eurogrille and Delicatessen really elevates my mood whenever I go Besides the food there is a very welcoming atmosphere here It is the only restaurant we go to where we are encouraged to play Boggle Luca said its because they want to create a relaxed atmosphere where people want to go to hang out as much as to eat Mission accomplished