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plows24 Oct 2, 2007 08:09 AM

Crispo...thoughts for great pasta atmosphere...

Having dinner sat night...would you recommend another spot???

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    Lucia Oct 2, 2007 08:32 AM

    Crispo has great pasta and great energy. Dimly lit and cozy but definitely a lot of bustle and activity.

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      sam1 Oct 2, 2007 08:13 AM

      whats 'pasta atmosphere?'

      personally, i think da andrea on hudson is far better than crispo.

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        plows24 Oct 2, 2007 08:17 AM

        not pasta atmospher but pasta...atmosphere! Good food, good energy...

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          pellegrino31 Oct 2, 2007 08:56 AM

          I think Crispo is much better than Da Andrea. I wasn't super impressed with Da Andrea.

          At Crispo, the standouts are the carbonara and spaghetti with meatballs. The orechiette with sausage and broccoli rabe is also delicious.

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          mae Oct 2, 2007 09:08 PM

          Crispo is definitely better than Da Andrea. Get the orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage. so good.

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