Ciao,baby

Ciao Italian Bistro, located in a small shopping center right past Lowe's before you go over the bridge to Amelia Island, has THE BEST authentic Italian cuisine we've had outside of Italy.

Jimmy raved about his salad, but I was much too engrossed in my own to pay any attention to his; his was endive and romaine, while mine was arugula with hearts of palm, fennel, avocado, and fresh mozzarella: a gastronomic delight.

We'd both already had too much to eat when our entrees arrived: veal piccata for him and eggplant parmigiana for me. Divine, and the tiramisu that Jimmy had the audacity to order was so light it almost floated off the table.

If you're anywhere in the vicinity of Fernandina Beach, go. It's a Five Star experience.