The owners of Polenta Cafe in Hampden seem to know what they're doing. They're capitalizing on several restaurant trends at their cozy BYOB cafe on The Avenue: America's continued love of Italian cuisine, an increased interest in gluten-free dishes, and a focus on a singular food.

As the name suggests, their niche is polenta, the versatile Italian cornmeal that can be served deliciously mushy or fried into crispy shapes. The revolving, gluten-free menu features offerings like polenta sticks with tomato or four-cheese sauce, charcuterie, a lasagna of the day, and creamy polenta with various toppings, including meatballs and shrimp. There's even a polenta dessert.

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