Detailed Instructions: You are given a review about a place. You need to provide a rating from "1 star" to "5 stars" for this place.
Q: 12/15/09

Came back for more happy hour research! This time, I procured an indoor bar two-top that was close to an electric outlet (so that I can surf the internet!). I don't recall being able to access any wi-fi, so for now, I'm going to say that's a negative on wi-fi capabilities. I started out w/ a glass of red, of course, and two apps plus two pizzas: the braised veal meatball, the melted pecorino cheese, a roasted chicken pizza, and the pepperoni and sausage. Pizzas were good, but I wouldn't order any of them again- I found the roasted chicken too sweet this time, w/ the apricots and caramelized onions; the pepperoni and sausage is one of those "take it or leave it" deals for me...The braised veal meatball was a BIG disappointment- this arrived in its own personal caulderon, complete w/ a lid, and when I opened the package, the scent that emanated from its depths instantly turned me off :( I can only describe it as something you'd come across in a dank, smelly locker room. Wet, stinky socks. I'm shuddering as I think about the aroma. And the taste? Well, it tasted what rank gym socks might taste like if one were so inclined to take a bite. Correction: what rank gym socks that needed a little more parmesan cheese sprinkled on top might taste like. Ugh! When the server came back for a check-up, I mentioned not enjoying the meatball, and he promptly asked if I wanted to order something else, so I went w/ the sweet Italian sausage. All was not lost, however, after the disappointments that the meatball and pizzas imposed on me; While the sausage was being prepared, I did enjoy the melted pecorino cheese! Gooey sheep's milk cheese accented w/ thinly-sliced Granny Smith apples you layer on toast pieces and drizzle w/ spicy truffle honey! I could order just this and be happy w/ the time spent at Marcella's!

The sweet Italian sausage was very good! Nicely-seasoned and slightly spicy, it came w/ some sauteed vegetables and a lot of au jus. I'd order it again :) At some point of the evening, the manager did come to speak w/ me and apologized for the meatball fiasco, and offered a complimentary plate of parma prosciutto bruschetta- a lovely dish I readily recommend if you like prosciutto and tomatoes. I especially liked the ricotta base upon which the tomatoes, prosciutto d'Parma, and basil sat. The bread was cut a bit too thick for my taste, but I'm sure that's just me.

For dessert, I tried the profiteroles- three profiteroles filled w/ pistachio, chocolate, and honey vanilla Ciao Bella gelato and covered w/ a warm chocolate ganache. They were amazing!! Loved the crunchiness of the pastry, and gelato w/ chocolate ganache (so silky and rich... just the way I like my ganaches) win me over everytime :) I'd go through the parking nightmare that is a fact of life outside Marcella's anytime just to order this again!!
A:
3 stars