Sopranos Pick: Antipasto Platter for 2

We didn't have a lot of time to make a huge feast for this week's Sopranos viewing party for two. No problem. Getting the ingredients for an antipasto platter solved that. To do this, pick up nearly everything at Lucca on Valencia Street. The helpful (and cute) counter staff sliced up some thin slices of soppressetta and mortadella. Oscar had to have some sliced provolone, while I fell hard and fast for Lucca's creamy, fresh mozzarella balls. Oil cured olives, crusty italian rolls and artichoke hearts rounded out the bill.

The soppressetta was garlicky and robust, with a bit of a peppery bite. Having mozzarella mellowed things since it's so mild, with a strong note of fresh dairy sweetness. Dipping bread in extra virgin olive oil adds to the extravagant feel of our peasant picnic.

Now, if only someone could explain Tony's dream sequences....