Bacaro

REVIEW

September 14, 2009


CUISINE: Italian, Tapas
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chinatown, Lower East Side

 

136 Division St Btwn Orchard and Ludlow

(p) 212-941-5060

 

Bacaro is well worth the trek to Chinatown. The restaurant is deceivingly large. The street level space includes only a handful of tables, while below, an expansive floor-plan filled with many curious rooms awaits. The dungeon-like space is wonderfully decorated to resemble a Venetian workman's pub, complete with wooden planks, exposed brick, and unexpected passageways; three private dining spaces are hidden around stone corners. In the main space is a crowded bar, serving a wide selection of wines as well as $10 cocktails. The candlelit atmosphere is well-suited for many occasions: a romantic date stop if you score a single table, a group destination in one of the private dining rooms, and a great place to meet new people at one of the communal tables...

 

The Venetian tapas menu begins with lighter dishes, like meats and cheeses from Di Palo's, and ends with heavier ones, like the Stinco Di Maile (pork shank over polenta). At $18, the pork is also the most expensive item on the menu. Other fun bites include the polpette (spice fried meatballs), gnocchi with brown butter and mushrooms, and a crostini of the day.  It's easy to linger at such a transporting space, with good wine and good friends— or, if you're lacking in friends, just some good food. 

 


Posted in FOOD on September 14, 2009 8:55am by Jena Steinbach | 20 comments



Comments

lesser7:44pm | September 18, 2009

this place flat out sucks; i don't know if you were drunk or blinded by the pretty space and atmosphere - the food is bland and a ripoff.

Jena7:54am | September 21, 2009

@ Lesser: Try it again. It's gotten so much better! I went a year ago and wasn't impressed. Things change. :)

Lesser6:38am | September 22, 2009

hmmm. I was there a couple of weeks ago...

Billybob3:49am | April 28, 2011

YMMD with that aenswr! TX

Susannah6:57pm | April 28, 2011

Good point. I hadn't touhght about it quite that way. :)

Kevrel4:48am | May 2, 2011

Didn’t know the forum rules allowed such brillniat posts.

oem software10:55am | February 10, 2012

V27a0z Thank you very much! I took it for myself too. Will be useful!!....

buy cheap oem software11:42am | February 11, 2012

Wr7XOf Thanks:) Cool topic, write more often! You manage with it perfctly:DD

oem software7:19pm | February 11, 2012

eUvZFO Yeah, now it's clear !... And firstly I did not understand very much where there was the link with the title itself !!....

esalerugs coupons7:20am | February 13, 2012

However, the author created a cool thing..!!

cheapoair7:41am | February 13, 2012

I envy you. The content and design of your blog is much better than mine. Who made a design for you?!....

how to get more followers free8:04am | February 13, 2012

Yet, much is unclear. Could you describe in more details!....

viagra8:26am | February 13, 2012

52. "The road will be overcome by that person, who goes." I wish you never stopped and be creative - forever..!!

Cherry Hill NJ personal trainer8:49am | February 13, 2012

Thank you, a very interesting note!!....

Microsoft OEM Software11:52am | March 7, 2012

FYIyjJ I really enjoy the blog article.Much thanks again. Fantastic.

Discount OEM Software3:25pm | March 7, 2012

A2cL2m Fantastic blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Awesome.

Buy Cheap OEM Software12:45am | March 8, 2012

pxFtUf Appreciate you sharing, great blog article.Much thanks again. Will read on...

buy oem software9:22am | April 26, 2012

Ohru7b Im grateful for the blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.

buy oem software3:47pm | April 26, 2012

2JAejw I cannot thank you enough for the post.Really thank you! Want more.

cheap oem software3:48pm | April 26, 2012

j4NWRH Really appreciate you sharing this post.Really thank you! Great.


Write a Comment