405513 Sat May 26 21:16:14 -0700 2007 1 18 Manhattan 0 2605304 Stopped by this afternoon around 3pm. When we sat, there were only a few other parties around, but it quickly filled up. They have a number of tables out on the sidewalk, no barriers, and the view is mainly of a small park nearby. It was well-shaded as well. The tables were well-spaced out and it seemed perfect for a sleepy Saturday late lunch. Service was brusque but efficient. They were very good about refilling water glasses on a hot afternoon like today. We ordered: A crepe of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fresh ricotta -- the crepe was absolutely perfect. Came piping hot, was slightly crisp on the edges, and filled with luscious ricotta cheese, dusted with powdered sugar. My boyfriend polished it off very quickly. Omelette of oysters and capers. It was more like a frittatta, actually. The oysters were lightly breaded and fried, and then sprinkled on top of the eggs. There was a generous helping of capers, and the whole thing was topped with some baby arugula, which added a nice contrast. It came with some sort of soft cheese on top - perhaps goat, that melted quickly. Delicious, a bit on the heavy side, and largely portioned. I did not finish. Boar's bacon - thick cut, salty, not too crispy. Not the best I've ever had, but it was good and fatty. I can't find the menu online but I will say that I saw some good selections of eggy dishes, a few crepe options, pastries, antipasti, etc. I will definitely return in the future, if only to grab some of the other items that looked good: sweet pastries, prosciutto with melon, walnut and apple crepes. Sat May 26 21:16:14 -0700 2007 10936 kathryn 1 2605732 I agree. Had a very good brunch at Morandi a few weeks ago (ham and fontina crepes, poached eggs w/guanciale in tomato sauce). I haven't been for dinner because the frenetic pace and poor reviews have kept me away, but I'll definitely be back for brunch. Sun May 27 08:02:49 -0700 2007 2605304 10216 Lucia