AlwaysInformed: Harry’s Italian Pizza Bar
The Gluttoness — June 05, 2009
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero at Tuesday’s Dine Around Downtown
Gold St. may have seemed like a good idea in theory, but the 24-hour diner/bar/sushi concept wasn’t exactly embraced by locals in the financial district. As previously reported, the father-son team of Harry and Peter Poulakakos, is refurbishing the 2 Gold St. space and reverting to their successful “Harry’s” brand, this time with an Italian spin: Harry’s Italian Pizza Bar. If the term “pizza bar” sounds familiar, that’s because they’re also responsible for the perennially packed, Adrienne’s Pizza Bar.
We’ve gotten the early word on some of Harry’s new signature dishes. The menu will elaborate on Adrienne’s and include its renowned Old-Fashioned Pizzas. Aside from pizza, the big draws will be: family-style pasta portions (fitting considering this family-owned venture is under Peter’s management), a Meatball Hero, Steak Pizzaiolo, Stuffed Artichokes and Baked Clams. If you can’t wait until the June 15th opening, assuage your cravings for Italian at Adrienne’s in the meantime. Try the eggplant topping on your next old-fashioned pie— the thin slices make for a great Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza.
AlwaysInformed: Sick of Sitting for Steak? Have Fresco on the Go!
The Gluttoness — July 14, 2008
Between Bobby Vans, Delmonico’s, MarkJoseph, and the 6,000+ square foot Palm that’s already in-the-works on Chambers, it’s amazing that Wall Streeters are able to trade stocks into their old age with all the red meat they’re eating. Sure Stone Street offers some steakhouse alternatives in the form of Waterstone Grill, Adrienne’s Pizza Bar, and the newly-opened branch of Haru, but none of these options are particularly quick when you simply need a tasty bite on the go.
Well “go” is the operative word, and finally there is a respectable place to go for a sandwich besides the corner deli (not like there is anything wrong with the corner deli but sometimes pre-sliced cold cuts just don’t cut it). After almost a year of constant speculation and hungry anticipation, Fresco on the Go has finally opened for business at Hanover Square. With the always-crowded Harry’s across the street, and Underground Pizza serving up some of the best slices South of 14th Street, Fresco is in delicious and super excited company.
My heart goes out to the Soup Man next door, since Fresco is bound to be hearty competition for the always-empty chain. But with an apartment right above the square, I can’t help but hope that Fresco on the Go doesn’t go anywhere.
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