Arthur took a bite. The black pepper hit him like a physical blow. "It’s... aggressive," he managed to say.
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As Enzo walked by, he slapped Arthur on the back—hard enough to rattle his teeth—and shouted something in a dialect that wasn't Italian so much as it was a series of rhythmic growls. Arthur didn't understand a word, but he found himself laughing. He looked at Clara, who was currently trying to use a piece of crusty bread to defend her wine glass from a moth. Arthur took a bite
They didn't find the soul of the city that night, but they found each other’s sense of humor again, somewhere between the third carafe and the moment Enzo started singing opera to the three-legged cat. It wasn't a perfect night, but for 7.5 out of 10, it was exactly what they needed. 🍝 Key Elements of this 7.5/10 "ComedyRoma" aggressive," he managed to say
The restaurant was a basement. The lighting was provided by a flickering neon sign for a defunct beer brand. Their waiter, a man named Enzo who looked like he had personally fought in the Punic Wars, didn't give them menus. He simply placed a carafe of house red—which tasted suspiciously like high-quality vinegar—on the table and grunted. "This is it," Clara beamed. "The real thing."