33 West 8th Street

New York, NY 10011

212.677.3833

www.elettarianyc.com

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Elettaria is a hidden gem on an unfortunate street caught in-between everything and located at nothing.  The stretch that the restaurant is located on is through way connecting the West Village to Greenwich Village and you'd never expect to find an intimate, eclectic and hip place beside all the discount shoe stores and fro-yo kiosks.  The rich red door is your first indication that this place is different from its surroundings and the low ceilings, dark interior and long, inviting bar top confirms this.

97 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012
212.274.0404
www.blueribbonrestaurants.com

With little knowledge of the NYC restaurant scene, I've come to rely on what I've read in 'Heat' as my guide in my exploration of the city through the food it offers.  The book talks about Blue Ribbon Brasserie as a place that renowned NYC chefs go late night and sit at the front round table to talk shop.  Blue Ribbon's reputation already precedes it so it was an easy choice for trying a new restaurant.