Blistered crust pizzas are a good bet. There’s one with shaved truffles for big spenders. We like the version with tiny circles of crisp-edged, spicy salami and broccolini.
The lobster roll at Connie & Teds, Michael Cimarusti’s recently-opened haute fish shack, is worth every calorie. Sweet misshapen belly-on clams, fried in a light cornflour batter, are another must.
You can get a plate of spaghetti with champion-sized meatballs or satisfying chicken Parmesan. We especially appreciate the seasoned staff and stiff martinis.
Try a freshly baked breakfast pastry, perhaps with a tall glass of Mexican iced coffee or for heartier appetites, a modern interpretation of bubble and squeak with sliced potatoes, kale and brisket.
The vegetarian versions are excellent, like the one topped with meaty mushrooms, artichoke tapenade and shaved Parmesan. Beef carpaccio is another must for the table.
For something different, try the version with thinly sliced squash, smoky Tallegio, fresh mint, and sumac. If you’re on a date, ask for a table on the enchanted patio with olive trees out back.
Tuck into the crisp, meaty, fried pig tails, and juicy charred pork meatballs. 1 warning: some dishes & sauces pack serious heat. Save room for the ice cream sandwich.
The caviar salad layers leaves of butter lettuce like a blooming rose, dressed in a bright, utterly seductive lemony crème fraiche and finished with finely chopped egg and generous dollops of caviar.
Standout dishes include tagliolini pasta in a bright lemon sauce, and signature Lasagne Nonna Elvira with béchamel. There’s also a satisfying, warm octopus salad. To finish, order Italian tiramisu.
The compact dinner menu gets posted every afternoon on Facebook. Nine times out of ten, offerings include a juicy, Flintstones-size pork chop.
