Trattoria Bolognese

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 11:38am

I took shelter from the rain yesterday in a little lovely restaurant that I am so happy to have stumbled into. I had, quite possibly, the most perfect linguini with white clams I shall ever have. The staff is friendly and the chef is a charmer! It's on 1st Avenue and E. 59th if you're ever in the nabe. Buon appetito.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 11:42am

I love incidents like that!

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 2:44pm

Me, too, Reg. I had been feeling kind of blue earlier in the day, and getting drenched the rain during a LONG walk from York 3rd didn't help. I had such a nice experience I left $10 on a $22.00 bill!

The meal, service and atmosphere were a pleasure Added bonus: being addressed as "signorina!" so many times during my visit by a staff with delightful sing-song Italian accents. :)

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 2:46pm

York *to* third. Sorry for all of the typos.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 2:56pm

I'm an east sider, so I'll have to check it out.

My own "caught in the rain" story goes back to one summer when I was in college. I was killing a few hours while a friend was at work, and it started to rain. I ran to the movie theater and bought a ticket, literally not knowing what was showing.

It turned out to be Zeffirelli's "La traviata," and it began my love affair with opera.

There must be something about rain and the Italian language . . .

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 4:45pm

Great story, Reg!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 10:05pm

I know it well.

And go there frequently.
Perhaps... a gathering for pasta?

And, Reg, I love that story!

Updated On: 5/9/13 at 10:05 PM

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 10:30pm

PalJoey is a scant few blocks away . . .

Addy, I have a follow-up story involving Teresa Stratas herself. Is the prosecco on you?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/9/13 at 11:28pm

Absolutely!

I love good stories... can't wait!

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/10/13 at 8:19am

I'm always up for some Spaghetti Bolognese and a good Teresa Stratas story.

Not to mention Prosecco.

When?

Updated On: 5/10/13 at 08:19 AM

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 5/10/13 at 12:21pm

This thread has me hungry for pasta now!