centanni for espresso is a really good deal price/quality. chocolate covered coffee beans and orange peel are also very nice!
Awesome new Italian panini shop 1 block from Wash Sq Park. Fresh bread, meat and cheeses shipped from Italy, serves wine and beer. Big fan
If you're looking for a carb-free meal (or just incredible food), start with the burrata and ensalada verde. The carnes are all promising as well.
Amelia Lester on the Argentine steak house: “Go with someone who loves you: the steaks come with a head of roasted garlic on the side, and there’s more in the chorizo.” Read more.
Romantic Italian restaurant with a menu that changes monthly. Get the Prix Fixe ($70) and add in the Seared Foie Gras. The service here is spectacular.
It’s obviously a special occasion, so make a toast! Here’s hoping you find a papal gift hidden in your entre.
#3 - IWalked NYC's Top 10 Italian Restaurants. Provides a blend of Italian with French highlights. Book a month in advance. Unique wine list focuses on small speciality vineyards.<LINK> Read more.
The store is packed with intricate aromas and it never gets too busy or crowded. They also have a wide selection of coffee beans from across the world. Read more.