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Zucca Trattoria, for Fine Pugliese Cuisine
in the Heart of Greenwich Village
Zucca Trattoria
(Zucca Trattoria Website)
95 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014
212.255.1980
Ask for Gino! Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
February 23, 2011 I was joined at Zucca Trattoria, on Seventh Avenue South, near all Village jazz clubs, downtown theatres, and sought-after boutiques, by Alonso Salguero, Founder and Owner of Salon Ziba, hair salon for the stars and for those who desire the look of a star. Alonso and I dined in the wide-windowed sidewalk cafe, which is open in warm weather, for expansive views of bustling Village shops and residents. The lively ambiance enhances lively conversation, and Alonso and I chatted about international travel, Broadway theatre, and Italian cuisine.
We dined on Golden and Red Beets, with Asparagus, Arugula, and Ricotta, Grilled Octopus, with Sherry Vinegar, Celery, Black Olives, and Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Steak in Barolo Wine Sauce, with Fresh Vegetables and Potato, and Ear Shaped Pasta, with Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Italian Sausage, and Olive Oil. Alonso's red wine was smooth, while my white wine was crisp. Gino, Proprietor of Zucca Trattoria, from Puglia, Italy, where he grows his own olives and makes his own olive oil, joined us for dessert and espressos. Gino sent over Tiramisu and Italian Cheese Cake with Chocolate-Raspberry drippings. Call Zucca Trattoria at 212.255.1980, and reserve a table in their glass-enclosed sidewalk cafe. Ask for Gino and mention RobertaOnTheArts.com or JazzItalia.net, where Zucca Trattoria is prominently featured on the New York Page.
Insalata Di Barbietole
Golden and Red Beets,
Asparagus, Arugula, Ricotta
Courtesy of Roberta Zlokower
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled Octopus, Sherry Vinegar,
Celery, Black Olives,
Cherry Tomatoes
Courtesy of Roberta Zlokower
Bistecca Barolo
Grilled Steak in Barolo Wine Sauce with
Fresh Vegetables and Potato
Courtesy of Roberta Zlokower
Orecchiette Barese
Ear Shaped Pasta, Broccoli Rabe,
Sweet Italian Sausage, Olive Oil
Courtesy of Roberta Zlokower
Alonso Salguero, Founder and
Owner, Salon Ziba, and
Gino, Proprietor, Zucca Trattoria
Courtesy of Roberta Zlokower
Dolci, Tiramisu and
Italian Cheese Cake
with Chocolate-Raspberry Drippings
Courtesy of Roberta Zlokower
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