was informed that there's no official name for this eye-catching dessert of strawberries and ladyfingers ($6) at Tarallucci e Vino in the East Village. More

I got my rosemary ham and provolone cheese sandwich ($10) in good time, and was pleased with the tasty results. The ham was flavorful and wasn't overwhelmed by the strong, salty provolone. More

The eggplant could have been a bit more seasoned for my taste, but was well-cooked and not oily (a common problem with grilled eggplant). And the aged ricotta, or ricotta salata, had been salted and dried, then very thinly sliced. More

[Photo: Kathy Chan] During the winter, the seats inside Tarallucci E Vino in the East Village are especially cozy. I like the tables all the way in the back, against the wall. Here it's nice and warm—warm enough in... More

[Photo: Kathy Chan] The Hot Chocolate found at Tarallucci e Vino ($4) is the kind you can drink everyday. Neither too thin nor too thick, it comes completely unsweetened. No cream, no marshmallows. There is sugar, if you prefer,... More

[Photo: Kathy Chan] This is for those gluttonous nights—those rainy, cold nights when you have no plans and a horrid sweet tooth to satisfy. Have a slice of Tarallucci e Vino's chocolate profiterole cake ($5.44) to go, and indulge,... More

To quote Ed, "a good apple turnover, like a good man, is hard to find." The one from Tarallucci e Vino ($3) is definitely date-able, and maybe even marriage material because of the insides. Almost like a cider, the... More