Located deep in the heart of the East Village, a far cry from the downscale honky-tonks and falafel joints that once pervaded this part of town, this sophisticated Tuscan bistro serves up satisfying fare. The look---exposed brick walls,…
Tuscan inflections at homestyle spot with rustic, woodsy décor. Comfy nabe spot with year-round romantic, secluded back garden. More mature menu than Max or its downtown brethren. Husband and wife team dish out boar tenderloin with polenta or pizza-esque cofaccini drizzled with olive oil and garlic and topped with artichokes. Fresh broccoli rabe, robust pastas. Crisp brick-oven pies also offer...
An unassuming, casual place whose food is gutsier than its setting suggests.:
In Short
Acting as his own architect, co-owner John Brennan designed a rustic space with exposed-brick walls, wood beams, a mural of the Italian countryside and an open kitchen. It's just...