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Late summer flavors surprise at this reliable metro Atlanta pasta joint

Dish of the Week: Wild mushroom ravioli with checca Fiorentina from Figo Pasta
Figo offers wild mushroom ravioli with checca Fiorentina, a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil and mozzarella. Henri Hollis for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Figo offers wild mushroom ravioli with checca Fiorentina, a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil and mozzarella. Henri Hollis for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Henri.hollis@ajc.com and
Sept 17, 2020

At Figo Pasta, the sheer number of pasta and sauce combinations provides plenty of opportunity for experimentation. One pairing that’s perfect for the current season is the wild mushroom ravioli with checca Fiorentina.

This vegetarian combo makes excellent use of late-summer produce: mushrooms for the pasta and tomatoes in the sauce. The generous portion of large, darkly tinted wild mushroom ravioli is earthy and autumnal, but not overpowering. Conversely, the checca Fiorentina is bright and summery, zinging with acid from the tomatoes, and enriched with melty dollops of mozzarella.

Figo has carved out a niche for itself as a family-friendly dinner spot that will satisfy parents and kids alike. But, look a little closer, and there still are surprises on the menu. Try something new, and you might find that spark of delight that comes when you first taste a new favorite.

Figo Pasta. Multiple locations. figopasta.com.

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About the Authors

Henri.hollis@ajc.com

Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.

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