I wanted to report back about my recent meal at Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria, which combines a market with a restaurant and wine bar. (It's showed up on almost every top 10 list of best places to eat in 2013). I ate risotto and turkey, and I indulged in the foie gras -- everything, as usual, was delicious and perfectly prepared. If you're in a hurry, stop into the market part to pick up savory meats and cheeses. Or stay awhile and feast on the house-cured meats and freshly-baked bread downstairs. It's a great way to pick up your spirits and recharge after a day of shopping in Soho.
For special occasions, Il Buco is one of my favorite go-to restaurants in Manhattan. Martha and I dined there recently and, although it's located at Bond Street and Lafayette (smack dab in the heart of downtown), we felt like we had taken a small excursion to Italy.
(photos via Il Buco)
Kevin Sharkey 
From: Rowaida Flayhan | 1/15/13 at 7:04 am
Delicious menu and dishes. Beautiful place, love the place, thank you for sharing.
From: Rowaida Flayhan | 1/15/13 at 7:11 am
Hi Kevin, hope all is fine with u I noticed that recently u r not posting the comments to your posts or posting on twitter, I feel sad. I hope u will back close to us. U are an inspiration wish u always all the best, u deserve it
Thank u
Rowaida