Even before I opened the door to Severina Restaurant and Bar I could smell the heavenly scent of roasted garlic. I live about a mile away from the West View joint and, on a breezy day, I’m sure I could catch a whiff of Italian food from my balcony. The familiar aroma is like an old friend inviting me to dinner. 

And now I don’t want to leave. I’m not sure why it took me so long to visit Severina, which opened in March 2021, but after hearing several of my co-workers rave about the menu, I drove over. I should’ve walked back to burn off all of the carbs I consumed.