September 08 - Pacific San Diego Magazine

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Little Italy Spaghetteria:
1953 India St., 619.398.2974
littleitalyspaghetti.com
Spaghetteria’s mascot,
a 1973 FIAT 500.
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Adorned with authentic wine casks and rustic Italian-American decor, the interior of Little Italy Spaghetteria exudes
the Old World ambiance one would expect from the Busalacchi Restaurant Group, San Diego’s first family
of Italian cuisine. At the bar, Kevin and Suzannah share some spirited conversation over glasses of champagne.
The bubbly now settling in, the daters decide to get behind the wheel—of a stationary vehicle, of course. Spaghetteria’s
automotive mascot, a cute little 1973 Fiat 500, purrs in silent pride as the would-be road-trippers drive
off into an imaginary sunset.
When the need for refueling strikes, Suzannah and Kevin prepare to cruise a couple doors down India Street to
Po Pazzo Bar and Grille. Before leaving for dinner, they hit the brakes for mid-date debriefings.
INSPECTION REPORT: SUZANNAH
PacificSD: How’s the ride so far?
Suzannah: So far so good. Kevin seems like an awesome guy. He’s nice-looking
and he seems very friendly and has a good sense of humor. It’s clear that we’re
both in this to have a good time and meet new fun people.
PSD: How was the Rocket Car experience?
S: It was actually a lot of fun. Kevin was totally on the ball and we had good time.
PSD: What do you think about Little Italy Spaghetteria?
S: It’s very cool and has a nice atmosphere. It was cool to walk back and see the
wine and all the barrels.
PSD: Describe Kevin’s sense of style.
S: Kevin is the ideally styled guy for me. He told me that this is dressing up for
him, and I think that’s awesome. I don’t like guys who know more about
fashion than I do.
PSD: How do you think the rest of the night will go?
S: Hard to say. I’m a private person, and it takes me more than a couple of hours to
get to know someone. Plus, he’s on TV, so maybe this isn’t who he really is. I don’t
know... he seems like a genuine guy. Maybe we’ll exchange numbers and hang out
again.
PSD: If Kevin were a car, what kind of car would he be?
S: He would be what he drives, a Mercedes. It’s not flashy, but it’s quality, and
Kevin is a good quality guy.
INSPECTION REPORT: KEVIN
PSD: How’s it going?
Kevin: This is the first blind date that I’ve ever been on. I usually don’t do anything
like this, but I’m having a great time.
PSD: How was the Rocket Car?
K: The rocket car was hoopty. Actually, it handled very well. It was surprisingly fast
and agile, but it freaked Suzannah out. She was horrified.
PSD: How was the Spaghetteria?
K: It was absolutely perfect. The Spaghetteria is a great place. It’s really rare to get
a great champagne by the glass.
PSD: Describe your level of physical attraction to Suzannah.
K: Typical guys love that look: bleach blonde hair, nice eyes, good skin with the
tan. I’m just not one of those guys.
PSD: Any chance for romance?
K: Suzannah seems independent, smart and cute. She’s got a little bit of an attitude
and she’s blunt and to the point, not like that L.A. foo-foo kind of bulls###. There’s
no chance a romantic relationship could blossom from this, though. I feel like she’s
the type that has to go to Stingaree and go out and be seen. And, with the business
I’m in, owning the East Village Tavern & Bowl, which is located at ninth and Market,
by the way, I want to be able to lay back in bed, watch a movie and just chill.
PSD: If Suzannah was a car, what car would she be?
K: She’d be a 2008 Corvette. I don’t drive Corvettes, though. I’m a Mercedes guy.
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