Bar Pitti

It was a horribly hot and humid day in NYC so a few former co-workers and I decided to go get some lunch. Instead of being smart and walking into the first and walking into the first air conditioned eatery we saw, we walked...and walked...and walked....and walked. This lasted for about 30 minutes in the blistering heat. We couldn't agree on cuisine, take out or sit down, price etc.

Finally, after our stroll through the West Village, we walked to the corner of Bleecker and 6th Ave. There stood Bar Pitti. I had never been there but the two friends I was with, exclaimed, "We are going there!" And so we did. It sits next to a famous NYC eatery known for famous clientele called Da Silvano. Bar Pitti is the cheaper (yet just as good or better version of Silvano's as I was told). I have actually been to Da Silvano and that was going to be hard to beat.

It beat it. In spades.

We got a great table that was on the edge of the outside so we still had the air conditioning but were about to have the outside feel (and see Fergie and Kristy Turlington). I had not been here so I trusted my buddies on what was good. They all said to get Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana (flat large pasta with smoked bacon, cream, tomatoes & parmigiano). And so I did. And what did they do? Got something else. They ordered the special which was basically a bolognese but with wild boar meat instead of beef. All of the dishes were EXCELLENT and all under $14. I will admit their dishes were better. That wild boar flavor really added a kick to a pretty traditional pasta. Mine was great as well....heavy as hell. On a 90 degree day with 100% humidity it is hard to eat creamy heavy noodles, but you need to power through. I did. It was an excellent dish but if they have the wild boar special, get that.

On a side note, and I would not normally comment on this, but they had oddly amazing bread and olive oil.

I never get dessert but we did and decided to share one. AMAZING. Unlike anything I have had. I was told this was a normal thing but I guess I just haven't gotten out enough. We got the Panna Cotta which was outta sight my man. Heavy, rich, sweet, cold but the perfect ending to this lunch on a great day with my good friends.

I truly recommend Bar Pitti to everyone. Atmosphere, price and most of all, food.

Stay hungry my friends.