Locanda Verde NYC

Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St
(corner of N.Moore and Greenwich)
New York, NY 10013
(212) 925-3797
http://locandaverdenyc.com/

Had I not received such a hearty recommendation for Locanda Verde by a co-worker I might have dismissed it for the late night reservation (10pm) and long line at the bar. Still on West Coast time and wide awake we decided to give in and wait for a table. We were not disappointed.

Starters included:
• Crispy pig salad – smoked-poached farm egg and truffle vinaigrette. Note: the pork was shredded and then molded into “cubes” and deep fried for a rather unusual, but tasty, presentation.
• Fritto misto of rock shrimp and Ipswich clams. The most interesting part of this dish was the shisito peppers (a bit of the right amount “of bite) although overall well executed.

The server recommended the gigantone with Sunday night ragu and provolone picante which made me downright giddy. Although somewhat full from the starters I was determined to clean my plate (and did!)

A wood fired pork chop with crushed yukons and peperonata agro-picante was well-received by my dining companion. Of course I could barely take my fork away from the pasta so only vaguely remember the bite offered!

Although reviews frequently mention the oatmeal cookies with sweet, frosting-like filling we were told they are only available during the day. Bummer because it meant a separate trip the next day but the cookies were so good!

Our late night dinner was capped by the toffee date cake, rum vanilla gelato and blood oranges. By the end of our meal I’d forgotten the time but was ready for bed.