656623 Fri Oct 02 14:27:23 -0700 2009 0 19 Outer Boroughs 0 5075266 was in the area and passed Al Di La. Hadn't realized that it served lunch. was hungry. Decided to go treat myself even though my stomach was still a bit odd from previous eve's festivities (so wine was out.) Drooled over prospect of malfatti or short rib sandwich but ultimately could not resist fried rabbit. Sided it with a special of fava bean puree topped with braised chicory. Puree was wonderful - fresh-tasting and comforting, with chicory a great contract. Large portion. but even better: the rabbit. large chunks of juicy bunny with a golden herby crust, plated with heaps of fried herbs and lemon and a a pungent dish of pine nut-green olive relish. Service was kind and attentive and the room, a quarter-full, was rustic and comfortable. Not sure how it is at dinner but I loved it at lunch. Fri Oct 02 14:27:23 -0700 2009 10198 eeee