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May 28

Lupa Osteria Romana (NYC: West Village)

Favorite Food Entries + Food 20: NYC

We tried more celebrity chef's famous restaurant, the next night was Lupa from Mario Batali, whom LA only get a taste recently with Mozza. We reserved two weeks ahead and got a 10:30pm spot.

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The vibe is cozy and friendly, and a look at the menu...oh my...I want to order everything!

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Veggie and Fish of the day.

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Oxtail Terrain, juicy and delicate, very delicious~

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Highlight of the dinner: Pork Shoulder with Rose Petal Glassato $18, this is so incredible...tender, melty and fragranced with sweet floral flavor. Even my Pesco-vegetarian friend can't help devouring this. It's so small portion though.

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A seasonal dish not on regular menu: Buckwheat Spaghetti. Nutty texture. Very tiny portion as well.

DSC03700.jpgApician Spiced Dates & Mascarpone, smells great~

Everything on the menu sounds so good that it lures you wanting to come back again and again to try everything. I'm instantly a Mario Batali fan. My friend from NY also highly recommended Batali's more high end restaurant Del Posto. Anyhow Lupa would be a must for me whenever I visit NYC.

Freda | May 28, 2007 11:36 PM


Comments:

Vero I don't know what's best in Lupa, I saw other table where everyone just got their own bowl of pasta ^^;;. You should try their lamb and more traditional pasta, just to see how good they are.

Freda | May 31, 2007 07:24 AM

Pasta made from buckwheat is a trend now?? It is like...a mouthful!!
Tender meat that smells/tastes like flower...wow!

seat | May 30, 2007 11:58 PM

ugh.. I missed it :(
but I'm catching up. what would be the best one to order.

vero | May 30, 2007 06:59 AM