I have had Barbuto on my wish list of restaurants since first being introduced to Jonathan Waxman (metaphorically). I first saw chef Waxman on Top Chef Masters and instantly loved his quiet yet quirky demeanor. Wasn’t hard to be impressed by his credentials either, read more about his biography HERE.
Barbuto is a trendy little spot nestled in the West Village of Manhattan. Described as rustic Italian, it has an assortment of evolving dishes to suit any palette. While the foundations stay the same much of the time (such as there is always a version of gnocchi on the menu) the preparation changes frequently. One can go back again and again and never get tired of it. Continue reading