Nicoletta

As an avid Instagramer, one day I came across a photo of what appeared to the most fantastic looking meatballs ever. Naturally, I had to check the place out for myself so I took my boyfriend, Alex and my friend Little Leeron to see what all the fuss was about.

Alex- always happy to eat.

Little Leeron

Nicoletta is known for their "made fresh to order" pizzas but they are so much more than that. Although the pizzas I saw on the walk to my table did look amazing, I had to get my hands on those meatballs! Know to the chef as Polpette, these brick-oven baked Neapolitan meatballs topped with pomadara and bread crumbs are to die for!  We also tried the Stromboil and the Pollo alla Parmigiana: "breaded chicken breast fried to a beautiful golden brown, covered with Chef White's pomodoro sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese served with a side of spinach, sautéed with onions, garlic & chile flakes." Both were equally amazing. Check out the full menu here.

Polpette

Stromboli

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Nicoletta is located in the East Village at 160 Second Avenue, NY, NY. The menu is reasonably priced with appetizers starting at $5, pastas staring at $17 and pizza ranging from $17-$23. This is a great date spot and they have a nice outside seating area. For more information on Nicoletta, check out their website here.

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Vapiano

"In cities around the world, Vapiano is where people meet to share their love of life and spontaneous and genuine companionship." And so, that's what we did.

After a Ron Pope concert last weekend at Irving Plaza, Brandon, Phanavahn and I were starving and that is how we ended up at Vapiano. With front windows wide open and decor that stops you from a block away, we were excited to have some late night fine Italian food.

Vapiano is beautiful, cool and their food is delicious. When you walk in someone greets you and tells you exactly what to expect during your visit. You are given a card and they explain that you order everything separately at the multiple stations. What ever you like, it's your, and all you have to do is swipe. At the end everything from your meal is combined on the card and you pay at the exit.

They have long oak tables perfect for striking up conversation with the people next to you or for a large family gathering. There are different stations where you can order pizzas, pasta, antipasti and salads directly from the chefs. All dishes are prepared to order in front of you and according to your personal preferences. So don't worry, here you can have it your way! To view the full menu click here.

During our visit we devoured some amazing bruschetta, salad and pasta. Check it out for yourself:

Bruschetta Trio

Ceasar Salad

Pasta Carbonara

  

Pasta Scampi

Vapiano is located at 113 University Place, New York, New York 10003. Fellas, take you ladies here and it will be a complete success. OK? =)

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TNT Pizza

So, check it out folks; not only do I love food but so does my family. So much so that one of my family members decided to open up a pizza shop. Oh, and did I mention that he's only 21. TNT Wings and Pizza is my second cousin Dean's shop located in York, PA. They have so many delicious things on the menu but they also have monthly events. Check it all out here.

Their menu is HUGE. They cook up everything from wings, friend chicken and crabs to traditional pizza shop fare like Stromboli, pizza and pasta. Now, let me show you a few of my favorite things on the menu.

Hand cut fries. Yum!

Fried oyster sandwich.

Pretzel Stromboli.

Dean is the man!

For more information on TNT Wings and Pizza checkout their website here.

Amaing Rice Ball's at Faicco's Italian Specialties

 

     I discovered Faicco's Italian Specialties while on a Greenwich Village Foods of NY Tour. If you haven't heard of this thing called a "food tour" you need to sign up for one the next time you go to a major city. Food tours have become one of my favorite hobbies over the last few years and every time I go somewhere new I look for one. For more information on the New York Foods of NY Tours click here (The Chelsea Market Tour is awesome as well!).

If you are looking for the perfect old school butcher for all of your Italian needs you will be sure to find it at Faicco's Italian Specialties. They have an assortment of  Italian meats as well as a wall full of tomato sauces, olive oils, bruschettes, pastas and much more. Anything you need to cook an Italian feast, you can find right here in this tiny shop. 

My favorite part of the shop are the Rice Balls. Its a small round ball of creamy rice dipped in bread crumbs and lightly fried and served warm. So, so delicious. Its the perfect little Italian snack and they only cost a dollar!

Faicco's Italian Specialties is located in the West Village at 260 Bleeker street NY, NY 10014. You can also reach them at (212) 243-1974. Now... go have a snack!