by Kea 
My girl Justine and I got a chance to catch up over some spaghetti last week at La Taverna. I have been wanting to dine there ever since it took over the space that used to be a Polish book store about a year ago on the corner of Java Street and Manhattan Avenue. While we had the pleasure of meeting the manager Gino and getting recommendations from him.
La Taverna, though small, has great natural light which…
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I second this recommendation wholeheartedly!!! Gino is the cool Italian uncle most of us never had, the food is amazing and the prices are great. My favorite is Mussels Marinara for freaking $8.45! My b/f and I always order here when he wants pizza and I want pasta – everybody's happy 😉
HAHAHAHA – Impasta!!