DA NICO
dining out
POLENTA ALLA GRIGLIA
LINGUINI AL NERO DISEPPIA EPOLPA DIGRANCHIO
Delizioso Da Nico
New Italian restaurant stands out in a crowded field
WRITTEN BY JOYCEVENEZIA SUSS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE-MARIECARUSO
It ’ sagood sign when most tables inarestaurant are filled on aweeknight . Add points for afriendly and skilled wait staff , acomfortable atmosphere , and achef / owner who frequently leaves the kitchen tocheck on his guests .
But the real test is absolutely the quality of the food , and that ’ swhere Da Nico excels . Myfirst bites of Polpo alla Griglia made me smile :
Chunks ofoctopus were masterfully grilled so they were tender , but had a delightful bit of char on the edges . They were set atop asalad of arugula , perfectly ripe tomatoes , and slivers of red onions , dressed in a light lemon vinaigrette . Another appetizer , Polenta Alla Griglia , featured medallions of polenta , lighted grilled , topped with flavorful sautéed oyster mushrooms and shallots that were gently stewed in a white wine sauce .
Millburn
DA NICO
291 ESSEX ST .,( 973 ) 467-7873 DANICOMILLBURN . COM
Abasket offresh Italian bread is delivered toyour table upon arrival , but we also indulged in an order of fig crostini . Toasted slices of sturdy
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