LA's The Tasting Kitchen has long been an epicurean hotspot on the West Coast, now its chef arrives to a stunning 19th Century townhouse in NY's Greenwich Village for a rustic Italian worthy of accolade. A classic red trattoria awning and tinted windows disguise the hip factor of this latest gem, located within a two-story dining room with red leather banquettes and emerald-hued club chairs that dress-up the distressed wood floors and classic architecture.
The Food
Dinner begins with a feast of mozzarella served in generous platter portions followed by a selection of appetizers like scallop crudo, foie gras tourchon, homemade focaccia and daily carpaccio specials. The clam linguine and tagliatelle with chanterelles impresses followed by roasted Turbot, strip steak and roasted duck with hearty accompaniments like crispy morel mushrooms and honey eggplant.
Last Word
LA chef Casey Lane teams with the executive chef of Lincoln Ristorante for hip, stylish and tasty Greenwich Village Italian eatery.