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NIZZA

ANDY

 

NIZZA
630 Ninth Avenue ( Bet 44th & 45th Street)

NYC

Phone: 212-956-1800

Executive Chef Andy D’Amico

East of Nice

Award-winning website, Punchin-dot-com, features the Walman Report and reviews of restaurants, travel, wine and theater. Nizza (that’s what the Italians call Nice) features the foods of the Italian Riviera and Liguria. Chef Andy D’Amico continues his quest for excellence and succeeds with brilliance with a menu sporting 9 sections.

Its up to the diner- to create his or her own prefect experience. And perfect it is from “small Antipasti,” to baked specialties, fantastic mixed Mediterranean Cold Cuts or Salumi, Cheeses, Panini, Soups, Salads and Desserts. Wherever your meal starts, you’ll wind up in a fantastic place, that is eminently affordable with plates starting at $6 or (or a buck more for fabulous fried ravioli with creamy cheese), and topping out at $15 for the whimsically named “Terror Stricken Beef.”

Other fond memories include Socca with sage, onion and pecorino (Socca is a southern version of the North Italian Farinata, made of chickpea flour and olive oil. After being formed into a flat cake and baked in an oven, the socca is seasoned generously and eaten with the fingers while hot.), Pumpkin and Leek Soup Gratinee, Tomaxelle (stuffed veal rolls with arugula and meat sauce), all homemade breads and the wine list, which is a joy and filled with affordable surprises.

Don’t miss the delectable pine-nut semifreddo affogato for dessert. Nizza is a casual bôite “modishly” designed and a “bargain rated” A Major on the Walman Report.

WINE ON LINE

Restaurant Wine of the Week

Sagrantino Di Montefalco Dionigi, Umbria 2002: $74 at Nizza. An elegant blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet. This wine displays a lovely balance of acid and fruit. Comparing favorably with its more pricey Tuscan neighbors, its pairs beautifully with pizza, pasta, meats, assertively seasoned seafood and cheese.

Click Here To Visit Their Website
http://www.cantinadionigi.it/

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Strada 57

Strada 57

315 West 57 Street at 8th Avenue

212-757-1620.

Open seven days a week, lunch is served from 11:30 to 3pm and dinner Monday to Thursday from 4 to 11pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday to 11:30pm.
There is a four-course pre-theater prix-fixe menu at $24,95 and a three-course prix=-fixe luncheon menu at $14.95.

Strada 57 specializes in Italian fare with all entrees made to order and served in a casual and romantic atmosphere—-a perfect spot for a relaxing, affordable and enjoyable lunch
or dinner.

Summer porch dining is one of the many treats offered at this attractive restaurant with its wainscoting, walls hung with colorful tapestries, soft lighting and friendly bar.

Some of the many delicious dishes are Pollo Portobello, a hearty portion of chicken served with prosciutto, portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic and sherry wine with choice of pasta or vegetables ($15.95). Capellini Ignacio (named for Ignacio Piedra, the owner and executive chef, who was mentored by the late Nicola Paoni), consists of baby shrimp, crabmeat and vegetables ($17.95). Two special favorites are Vitello Contadina—veal with sundried tomato, artichokes, mushrooms in a lemon and white wine sauce ($17.95) and Salmone Botticelli—-grilled salmon, served over sauteed mixed vegetables ($17.95).

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