July 11, 2010 Off

Il Buco (New York)

By in 03: NYC, Favorite Food Entries

I just came back from the sunshine and sea turtle of Belize and was delayed in publishing this one last entries on NYC. As I said on last post, my mind was set on Italian food. My friend brought me to Il Buco, a very lovely Mediterranean restaurant at Noho. They features a simple seasonal daily menu for lunch. I couldn’t help gushing about this place to my friends, it has became one of my most favorites at NYC.

Il Buco

The front looked like an vintage shop.

Il Buco

Inside I was surprised and dazzled by the flowers and fruits in loveliest colors. They’re contrast with the vintage copper ware and rustic wood work.

Il Buco

And the potteries gave a wonderful cultural, crafty vibe. You can find something to look at in every corner of the space.

Il Buco

I just love the charming, warm rustic Mediterranean country vintage decor. The chunky, natural wood tables gave this simple but hearty feelings that’s reflected in their menu. It almost gave me an illusion of farm-to-table cookings at someone’s home in the middle of NYC.

Il Buco

Both the bread and the olive oil are really good (especially the olive oil, the flavors are amazing!).

Il Buco

The menu of the day: Cabbage Soup with Barley, Poultry Broth and Poached Egg. 8 Oh my this might look simple but it is so incredible! It’s cooked with Prosciutto so the soup is full of the dense cured meat flavor.The barley gave a wonderful texture to chew on. The soup is just so tasty, I didn’t want it to end!

Il Buco

Fresh pasta Sheets with Brussels Sprouts, Mint, Formaggio di fossa. 19 Wow~  how can something seeming so simple be so good! The homemade pasta has great texture, combine with the soft but crispy shreds of Brussels sprouts and the hint of mint, every bite is an explosion of flavors and textures. Despite the lightness of the ingredients, it was dense with flavor (the oil, cheese and herbs).

Il Buco

Artisan Pasta with Chicken-Cerignola Olive Ragu nad pecorino Romano 21. The pasta roll is not heavy at all. It’s got an addictive bite, and thick enough to carry the rich, strong tasting sauce. It’s so good and a good complimentary to the previous pasta.

Sadly our stomach was bursting at the end and didn’t get to try their dessert.

I enjoyed the simple Italian cooking of Il Buco way more than Del Posto (and strangely I’ve got to taste more variety of flavors here too). I guess I’m more of the rustic type who prefer the simpler things. This place will always be my must-eat whenever I visit NYC. I can’t wait to try their dinner too.

We’ll be back to LA in our next post.

Il Buco
47 Bond Street, New York, NY 10012-2450

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