Community contributor James Traub thinks "Ballaro, where the brick walls are lined with bottles of wine and olive oil and cans of tomato sauce, is [a happy place.]" Read more.
Ajay Naidu -- AKA Samir from "Office Space" - calls this the best place to take out-of-town visitors in the East Village. "It has the most delicious food and the best ingredients. It's my home cafe." Read more.
