I don't know about you, but when the weather begins to get colder, I am ready to embrace the season of warm and cheesy paninis! The Co-Op located on 2005 Belcourt Avenue in Nashville was first on my list to see if it would fulfill my craving.
I ordered a caprese panini that included tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, and balsamic vinaigrette melted in between two crispy pieces of sourdough bread.
I absolutely love sourdough bread and the thinly sliced pieces worked perfectly for this sandwich. It was grilled beautifully golden brown with a satisfying crunch. The contrast of texture between the crispy bread and the melty mozzarella was excellent.
I would ask for extra basil pesto next time I order this sandwich because I struggled to taste any pesto which could elevate the overall flavor tremendously. The menu also mentioned a balsamic vinaigrette which I did not see or taste.
With that being said, the tomatoes added a delightfully refreshing and tangy flavor to the rich mozzarella cheese.
The panini overall felt very balanced between the mouthwatering ooey gooey mozzarella, the thin crisp sourdough, and the juicy tomatoes.
I was having a little too much fun eating this panini with all it's possible cheese pulls. It was such a simple yet lovely reminder to appreciate and take note of even the smallest things that make you smile every day. We all need moments to embrace our childhood selves sometimes.
Comments