PrintSunday Brunch, No Waiting: Bar Stuzzichini
My brother Mike despises brunch. Why? He doesn't much like the inherent limitations of most brunch menus (eggs benedict, french toast, pancakes), and he's not one to wait in line to eat. So when I wandered into Bar Stuzzichini last Saturday at one in the afternoon and discovered I did not have to wait to eat what I wanted off either its brunch or full lunch menu, I knew I had discovered a place my brother could potentially love. I ordered the five small plates for $20 special, which offers a broad range of options. I had slightly crunchy, toothsome fried polpette (meatballs), lovely arancini (rice balls), ceci (chickpea) crostini, three hunks of a nutty, complex Pecorino Grand Cru, and a small plate of perfectly fried, light as a cloud panelle (chickpea fritters). It's a great deal, one which can easily be shared by two people. I can't wait to go back for lunch and/or dinner and try some of chef Paul Di Bari's pastas, which both Bruni and Adam Platt have raved about. One more thing, Mike. It's five blocks from your house.
Bar Stuzzichini
Address: 928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 (b/n 21st and 22nd St.; map)
Phone: 212-780-5100
Website: barstuzzichini.com
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1 Comment:
I go here all the time - so easy and so good. My favorites are the Orechiette with caulfilower...simple but lovely in flavor and textures with the breadcrumbs. Also, if you go for lunch they have a sausage "burger" - they form a burger patty from a variety of sausages and serve with a finely chopped onions and peppers. Get it with the potato croquettes (kind of like Ore-Idas but perfect)
HippoParade at 12:35PM on 01/20/08