Croton-on-Hudson

Finding a supermarket where the aisles are clean, the produce is fresh, and the quality of selection is generous has been a problem for the past few months. Given this, I am on a search for a great market out of the city to ride to on the weekend.  A few weeks ago we went […]

Italian near Lincoln Center

Yum.  Il Violino, a few blocks north of lincoln center was the perfect spot to grab a great bite before the Opera.  A small ceasar with capers(?) and not quite enough dressing was saved by a small plate of cheese and a plate of anchovies.  The lamb was good but the Mashed Potatoes maybe a […]

Italian on 53rd

When looking for a place to eat I sometimes just have a direction.. Tonight I wanted to see what we could find on 53rd Street.   I was here a few months ago and between 2nd and 3rd Avenue this street is packed with restaurants,  and an Insomnia cookie.  After reviewing a few menus we […]

Piola 

Why I am not a regular here I don’t know.  I have eaten here twice, its in the neighborhood, the price is right, the place is comfortable and the food really is very good. A step up Italian eatery with a varied menu…the chicken viola was unique, delicious and there was a big enough portion […]

Caffe Vialetto

Hands Down my favorite, even though they don’t have a dessert I love.  For the first two years I came here I got the Papparadeli Short Ribs.  I had tasted it and knew nothing could compare.  Then one night I tried a piece of fish with risotto, then I tried the short rib, then another […]

Basilico in Doral

This place was on its way to being my new favorite when we went on a Wednesday night three years ago.  But then i went back,  and so not my favorite, just ordinary,  not so great the second time

Ocio

http://ocio.miami Behind the miami airport, in an industrial neighborhood sits this charming Italian restaurant. Decorated with care and a unique eye, even the menu looks original.  And the food was fabulous.  The service friendly and something about the place sets it apart.

Anthony’s

I have always gone at someone else suggestion and never been unhappy.  Last time I was here I tried the ribs.  I must say, they give the wings a run for their money.  A neighborhood pizza place.  I could take it or leave it.  

DiNapoli

I have gone  back and forth on DiNapoli for years.  My first experience was bad, then years later I returned and it was fine.  I have been twice in the past year and taken out twice, all good.  So, for neighborhood Italian its a good choice.  You have to choose it over Papa Piccolo ( http://papapiccolopizzeria.eat24hour.com […]