604180 Mon Mar 16 11:13:54 -0700 2009 3 19 Outer Boroughs 0 4509632 A few of us are going to the orchid show to celebrate a birthday next week and would like to find a very casual place nearby to eat lunch - nothing fancy, just good food, preferably not too heavy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Mon Mar 16 11:13:54 -0700 2009 21248 Sheryl L 1 4511494 Arthur Avenue!! Given your requirements I would recommend Zero Otto Nove. Mon Mar 16 19:32:30 -0700 2009 4509632 12428 bobjbkln 2 4512374 Stopped in there for lunch on Saturday (busy, but just a short wait). We shared a pizza (Riccardo - butternut squash, smoked mozz, pancetta - our favorite), and tried one of their calzones, which was big, had great char from the wood-fired brick oven, and was filled with fresh mozz, basil, and soppresatta. Totally delicious. Tue Mar 17 06:55:30 -0700 2009 4511494 12622 Striver 1 4515545 The Garden has a decent cafe - near the Mosholu Gate. Wed Mar 18 04:55:00 -0700 2009 4509632 269751 mike in brooklyn