2014 U.S. TOP 100 RESTAURANTS
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IL BUCO ALIMENTARI & VINERIA
RESTAURANT ADDRESS
53 Great Jones Street
New York, NY
212-837-2622
www.ilbucovineria.com/
RESTAURANT STAFF
Executive Chef: Justin Simile
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OAD HISTORY
First appearance in Top 100.
RESTAURANT REVIEW
If you are the type of diner who likes to graze on top-notch salumi, a wide assortment of cheeses, and small plates of tasty Italian fare, Justin Smillie has a place for you. He has created an all-day affair where you can enjoy a breakfast sandwich of organic eggs, salame rosa and Rupert cheese served on focaccia; a lunchtime panini of roasted porchetta, arugula and salsa verde; and a dinner of spit-roasted rabbit with mushrooms à la Grecque, endive and natural olives. And while the offerings fit quite well under the definition of trattoria food, the large and lively space (two floors) gives it the feel of a brasserie. Of course, when the words Italian and delicious are used in the same sentence, there is no shortage of people clambering for a table.
Ricotta, early fava beans and anchovys
Photo Courtesy of: Find Your Craving