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The menu reads, "Luca's Mediterranean Café... a culinary journey," and from the moment I entered and was greeted by Luca--the owner himself--I was on my way. The original artwork on the walls, the wonderfully decorated bar and bathrooms transported me to another land, one my wife and I discovered vacationing in Europe this past year.

I found myself in Keene on business without a place to stay, and I was turned on to "the best restaurant in this small, quaint town," one, I may add, that can rival restaurants in Manhattan, Boston and maybe Europe. We were so excited to hear of the many Chef Selections for the night. I had Homemade Mozzarella as an appetizer. WOW. My wife had a very nice Butternut Squash Soup. Then we also heard about their featured wine of the evening (I am sorry I don't remember it, but what a great choice to go with a Hazelnut-Crusted Rack of Veal and also with my wife's Tilapia Cilantro).

Dinner was perfect, and getting to meet Dave, the Chef, and Luca, the owner, made it even better. We chatted about how Luca came from New York to open the restaurant he always dreamed of since he was young.

If you're near Keene or have to go there, stop at Luca's Mediterranean Café.