The 7 Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in NYC's Little Italy

Plus, the most iconic dish to try in every major region of France ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Da Nicos]( Hi all, New York City's Little Italy might have a reputation as a tourist trap, a neighborhood where locals don't venture — unless they are stopping by the San Gennaro Festival. The truth is, Little Italy is home to a few hidden gem restaurants that everyone who is visiting New York City should try at least once. Yes, Little Italy gets crowded, and there are waiters standing outside almost every door trying to tempt passersby inside, but if you know where to go, you can find some great Italian food. From beautiful backyard spaces to dishes like lobster ravioli and chicken breast coated in pistachio sauce, these restaurants offer locals and out-of-towners alike unforgettable dining experiences. Here is our [guide to the best restaurants]( in Little Italy. Elisabeth Sherman Food and drink editor [WHERE TO EAT THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN NYC]( FOOD + DRINK Experience cultural fare from around the world [Annapolis waterfront]( Where To Find the Best Breakfast in Annapolis, From Crepes To Bagels Crab cakes for breakfast? Yes, please. [ READ MOREÂ]( [Mofongo]( 23 Puerto Rican Foods the Rest of the World Should Know and Love These delicious Puerto Rican dishes are just an introduction to the island’s cuisine that people around the world should know. [ READ MOREÂ]( [cocktails]( 21 Unusual Cocktails From Every Continent Except Antarctica There are the cocktails you’ve seen on bar menus one hundred times before. The Manhattans, the margaritas, the negronis. And then there are the cocktails you’ve likely never heard about, cocktails that don’t have their origins in Paris or New York, but in much more unlikely countries around the world. [ READ MOREÂ]( [Cassoulet]( The Most Iconic Dish To Try in Every Major Region of France Each region of France has its own specialties — peasants who have lived on the land the longest invented most of these meals out of necessity; other times industrious chefs are behind these now-legendary culinary creations. [ READ MOREÂ]( [Alfredo]( The Difference Between Fettuccine Alfredo in Italy Versus the US Here’s everything you need to know about the origins of this controversial but beloved dish, and the differences between the original fettuccine alfredo and its American counterpart. [ READ MOREÂ]( FOOD WTF Get your daily dose of Food Worth Traveling For on TikTok  [pasta in a cheese]( This Is Not Your Average Gelato at Caffè Dante [WATCH NOW]( [upside down cocktail]( One of the Coolest Restaurants in Mexico [WATCH NOW]( FOLLOW US TO FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. You can also [u]( from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us! Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved.