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Restaurants with free bread service are dwindling, so the fluffy focaccia and crusty rolls are appreciated. Even better, they&#8217;re served with warm tomato sauce and saline olive tapenade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many appealing appetizers at Carbonara, from arancini to artichoke piccata, but I didn&#8217;t have to think hard about my choice. Last summer, I became obsessed with the idea of stuffed banana peppers. I had yet to try them, but Cordero serves a version at his new restaurant that features Italian long hot peppers. The spicy cured capsicums are filled with aged provolone and fennel-dotted pork sausage, then baked in marinara. For diners seeking a bit of heat with their Italian comfort food, scooping the stretchy cheese from its tomato bath is unmissable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/carbonara5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507004\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo by Alice Levitt<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But back to the cream. The menu includes a traditional veal Parmigiana, but for those seeking something extra, I recommend the chicken Parmigiana alla vodka. Served with a twirl of impeccably al dente spaghetti, the fried chicken breast arrives plain. A server pours the thick, orange vodka sauce over the chicken at the table, along with a soft blob of mozzarella. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/carbonara6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507005\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo by Alice Levitt<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But not everything at Carbonara is pure excess. The more refined Tortelloni di Michael comprises pasta stuffed with shreds of braised brisket in a creamy brown-butter-and-mushroom sauce. 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