Manzo at Eataly

MANZO literally translates to "beef" and is Eataly’s more formal dining experience that celebrates meat from the United States. Manzo offers both modern Italian preparations as well as traditional Piedmontese beef dishes. The Chef works like a true Italian butcher to use every part of the animal, tongue and cheek. Like all of Mario, Joe and Lidia’s fine dining restaurants, Manzo also provides a complete dining experience, that’s not all about meat. Antipasti and main courses give a variety of delicious choices and desserts will satisfy every taste bud.

Esca

Last date I was here: 11/23/2007

Restaurant: Esca (http://www.esca-nyc.com/)

Location: NYC – 43rd St.

Total Rating: 4.65
Food: 5, Price: 4, Service: 5, Ambience: 4, Accessibility: 4


Summary: Esca is the just right combination of Dave Pasternack's refined cooking sensibility coupled with Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's restaurateur expertise. A winning collaboration, Dave, Mario and Joe have combined their interests and styles to showcase the food they love in a relaxed yet elegant setting. Closest Metro Station is Times Square.
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We were excited to try yet another celebrity chef’s restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by the service and meal despite the crowded and busy atmosphere. Several seafood items were on the menu in exotic combinations that almost lured me into trying something crazy – but I remained safe for my first experience.

What I ate:

Maccheroni alla Chittara

House made guitar cut spaghetti with sea urchin and crabmeat