NYC question for Foodie (and others)

[Thomas]

Two of my favorites are within walking distance from each other, on Hudson between Perry and Jane Streets.

Valdino West is one of them but I cannot remember the name of the other right now.

In Little Italy, Angelo's is still a good restaurant--not as good as it once was, but still good.

I don't know many up the Central Park way, but make sure they stay away from Mama Leone's and that sort of kitsch.

There is another old style restaurant on 1st Ave between 11 and 12 Streets, I believe. It's called Lanza's. The food is good--even some of the wines--and the ambience makes you want to sit with your back to the wall: great place.

Also in the East Village, East 4th Street between Ave A and 1st: Assenscio. Really good food and the guy who manages it is also a salesman for Italian wines. His name is Fosco--he is truly one of the best people in the wine and food business. The boar served here is phenomenal.