BACARO: The new best place in NY
Bacaro is Frankie de Carlo's newest restaurant, though, so I KNOW that this is going to be your new fave place. First of all, Frankie is just one of the coolest guys in the world, besides being a fantastic chef. (full disclaimer, I've known him since I was 18 and worked with him at Circa!) I always try to visit him at Peasant, but the last two time I went the whole restaurant was closed because it was a Tuesday or something.
Anyhow, this is going to be my first stop on my next trip to the city. Imagine- book one of the private rooms with 15 of your closest friends and eat and drink all night?? Now you have my perfect idea of a perfect party!
Bacaro
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136 Division St.,
New York, NY 10002
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Recently Opened!
In Venice, a bacaro is a workingman’s pub where snacks called cichetti are served in small plates, and wine is served in a commensurately small glass (“ombra” in the local dialect). It is much the same at Bacaro, the Venetian restaurant Peasant chef-owner Frank DeCarlo opened on the eastern fringes of Chinatown. DeCarlo and his wife, Dulcinea Benson, converted a former aquarium into a persuasively antiqued bi-level wine bar and osteria, outfitted with exposed brick, salvaged barn wood, and a warren of romantic nooks and crannies, including a brick-vaulted private dining space located below the sidewalk. DeCarlo’s classic Venetian bar snacks include crostini, fried stuffed olives, and marinated sardines, which he supplements with cured meats, cheeses selected by local legend Lou DiPalo, and pastas like spaghetti with cuttlefish ink. The wine list is Dulcinea’s domain, and focuses on the Veneto and neighboring northern regions.
Hours
Tue-Sun, 6pm-midnight; Mon, closed
Nearby Subway Stops
F at East Broadway
Prices
$12-$16
Payment Methods
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Dine at the Bar
- Notable Chef
- Private Dining/Party Space
Alcohol
- Full Bar
Reservations
Not Accepted
Categories: Food, New York, Friends, Restaurants
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