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| | | went for lunch and sat at the bar right in front of the stoves. was not crowded, could really see what was going on in the kitchen / chat with the chefs, and spent about 2 hours enjoying our food. great ipod selection. skipped the ramen but had a selection of other dishes including hamachi with b... Read More | | | | | | This might be my favorite Batali establishment - especially when you are there when it is not too crowded, you have a table in the front, and you have time to truly linger and enjoy the environment (the back room is more "cozy" and seems less relaxed, although, you still have the same grea... Read More | | | | | | Celeste is a dependable UWS option - although at prime time, the wait can be too long to be worth it and the service definitely gets frantic (and forgetful) when the restaurant is crammed full. That said, Sunday early evening is a good time to go, and, if you don't mind the close quarters and the ... Read More | | | | | | The sandwiches definitely are not cheap, but, they are quite filling and dependable. My favorite is the tuna - deliciously crusty bread, good tuna, olive oil, lemon, fennel. Really delicious and worth it. They used to make great banana bread - not sure if it is still around in all of the franchis... Read More | | | | | | The cookies are indeed delicious, and toxic (as in you are guaranteed to have a massive sugar rush and consume in one sitting your week's share of butter) but worth it when you are craving a somewhat raw cookie experience. They also make great little pizzas (although they are pricey) - I recommend ... Read More | | | | | | Request a table either in the garden (which is fully enclosed) or in the room with the fireplace (although it can get very warm, obviously). The food is delicious and not too heavy; the service relaxed - I've had many lingering meals here. For appetizers, I recommend the Panelle, Polpetti, and Inz... Read More | | | | | | Avoid pre-Lincoln Center crush and go after 8 p.m. for a more relaxed meal; also, request a table by the bar for a more intimate environment (although you miss out on the murals in the main dining room). The food is sometimes hit or miss but, the ambiance is great and the schnitzel tasty. Read More | | | |
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