When Antonio Dragonas first started, he was selling hot dogs and pretzels from a stainless-steel wagon. As soon as he could, he started upgrading his ingredients, feeding hungry New Yorkers fast and delicious meals. And it's the people walking these wonderful streets that have made us what we are today. It's been three decades, and we now serve wild salmon, free-range chicken, USDA Choice rib eye, and sandwiches made on hand-rolled hero bread. We offer real food made from real ingredients for the real people who live in this great city. So, the next time you're on Madison and 62nd, we invite you to taste the tradition for yourself.
The warm and homey Hummus Kitchen offers a menu that features Hummus and other classic Middle Eastern eats. As the emphasis is on healthy eating at this eatery it is fitting to try its Super-Healthy Salad, which is made with quinoa, apricot, walnuts and served with a yogurt sauce. The menu also features five varieties of Hummus each served warm and accompanied by whole wheat pita bread for dipping. Other healthy options include falafel wraps and a Mezze sampler which gives you a small taste of the restaurant's entire healthy and nutritious repertoire. As a wrap up to your healthy meal at Hummus Kitchen indulge in a piece of Baklava or a portion of the excellent Israeli desert Knafe. One visit is all it will take to fall in love with the place!
Nica Trattoria is a tiny, old-world Italian restaurant that has the ambiance of a family dining room adorned with fresh flowers, white linen tablecloths, mirrors, and artwork. Nica Trattoria is owned by Giuseppe Nicolosi, who is a larger-than-life presence at this small, twenty-five-cover restaurant. Giuseppe enjoys mingling with his patrons as he rattles off the restaurant’s nightly specials and even advises you on your choices. Nica Trattoria only serves dinner and offers a menu that features a wide variety of appetizers and pastas like the Carpaccio Originale, the Spaghetti Carbonara, and the Penne alla Vodka. These can then be supplemented by meat or fish preparations like the Cosciotto Dagnello or the Scampi Ubriachi.
Lusardi's
Lusardi's is an Upper East Side institution that serves Italian food to an affluent but casual crowd. Owners Luigi and Mauro Lusardi, ensure an easy-going graciousness in the dining room. Antipasti include grilled vegetable and seafood. Several interesting pasta dishes and a Risotto Primavera are great as a second or third course, and entrees include Salmon in a Lemon, Wine and Garlic sauce, Pollo al Mattone which is a grilled cornish hen and Vitello Martini which is veal sauteed with wine and lemon and topped with Parmesan cheese.
In this sushi bar (formerly known as Itcho), the considerable artistry of the chef is admired by patrons who do not mind paying extra for superior sushi and sashimi. A few hot meals such as dumplings, noodle dishes and tempura may be ordered too, along with beer, wine and sake. But it is the sushi for which this little restaurant is justly noted. All is prepared according to the highest standards of preparation for traditional Japanese cuisine; the omakase menu is a flavorful, artistic dream but be prepared for the bill that comes with it.
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One of New York's largest caterers, we can easily serve 5,000 guests for a gala dinner or a corporate event for 5-500. We offer a European twist to new american cuisine. Also featuring Small Delivery & Take-Out. Mon-Fri 7am-8pm
This lovely restaurant exudes warmth and tranquility at all times, whether on a quiet weekday afternoon or a busy Saturday evening. Candles on the tables show off the wooden furnishings, while the Italian staff romances the clientèle with its charm. The food at Malatesta Trattoria is good and inexpensive. The bruschetta is a popular starter as is the carpaccio of salmon or grilled tuna. The textured and rich gnocchi are as tasty as they are filling. For a somewhat lighter dish, try the cheese ravioli in pink sauce. Delicious!
