The Best Mozzarella in Town

A few weeks ago, after reading so many rave reviews, I finally tried Torrisi's. If you haven't heard about it basically the shtik for this restaurant is a pre-fix multi-course Italian dinner for $50 which changes daily. The menu is consistent for all courses aside from the main entree which changes daily and from which you choose either a fish our meat option. I have to say that while I had a lovely dinner with friends and family, we were all a bit underwhelmed. While everything was decent, the one dish that stood out was the opener - the buratta mozzarella and garlic bread. This was the creamiest mozzarella accompanied by the most savory bread that I can't compare to anything like it before. Note that seating for the restaurant, regardless the size of your party, is for about 1-1.5 hours - This time constraint is not very Italian at all. Seating starts at 6pm and you have to show up to reserve your time slot for that evening.

Torrisi Italian Specialties
www.piginahat.com
250 Mulberry St (between Spring St & Prince St)
New York, NY 10012
212.965.0955

Pylos, What A Mealos!

I've now been to Pylos twice this summer and it is only a matter of time before I return again. Whether you get an entree or share a few appetizers you won't be disappointed, but make sure to make a reservation. It's one of the fancier East Village spots, but maintains it's charm with it's small size, beautiful decor, amazing serveware (a personal favorite of mine), and delicious Greek flavor. This is my favorite Greek restaurant, but I can only say that now that my dear old Snack Taverna is no longer.

Pylos

128 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10009
212.473.0220

Mi Piace

On a rainy day like today when I would normally want to stay in feeling all warm and fuzzy, I decided instead to venture out for lunch with a friend to Mario Batali's new Eataly. I was blown away by the amazingness that is this Italian Heaven. Italian food is my favorite and I think I even spotted some amazing goodies that I used to peruse in Florence during my study abroad on the shelves of this massive mercato. This is only the second week that the market has been open, and it shows with the overwhelmed staff at the Lavazza bar. We lunched at the antipast bar, but there is much more to be explore - gelato, fresh bread, seafood, panini, and even fresh pasta made before your eyes to bring home and enjoy.

Eataly

200 5th Ave
New York, NY 10010
646.398.5100