Josephine's Italian Bistro, Frisco

Many of the 90 hand-selected wines at Josephine's Italian Bistro are from Italy, making them all the more appropriate to pair with regional Italian dishes. Villa Pozzi pinot grigio, for example, crackles with floral notes and acidity crafted by a Sicilian family, allowing it to pair well with lobster ravioli and fried calamari. Fresh herbs and cheese heighten flavors of other dishes made with seasonal fish and meats, hot sausage, tomatoes, and basil. Sun-dried tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and pine nuts add to the palette of time-tested Italian ingredients. During Sunday brunches, omelet sizzle in skillets alongside fresh fruit, and a waffle iron cooks dough into crisp treats or maps for checkers.