this year my husband decided to surprise me with a surprise reservation and we went to the aroma osteria. once inside we checked our coats and were immediately shown to our table. the dining room lighting is dim to perhaps add to the atmosphere, but it was almost too dark. i quickly glance through the cocktail and wine list and decide on a limoncello based drink. on thetableis a small dish of olive oil with both calamatta and green olives as well as a basket of bread. the couple at thetablenext to us is preparing to leave and i ask the woman what she had for dinner and whether she enjoyed it. i have done this in the past with my sons present and they were mortified. they retell the story with shock and horror. on this night, i am answered with enthusiasm that not only is everything on the menu just wonderful, but she had the fish stew and her husband enjoyed a pasta dish with broccoli rabe