Da Silvano is most often mentioned as a stomping ground for bold faced names, but is also one of my favorite places for an over indulgent weekend lunch. The Tuscan trattoria has been open since 1975 and still has an energy in the air that buzzes with excitement. The dichotomy of the laid back staff that feel like the Italian cousins you never had, and the crowd clad in fur is as puzzling as the menu, which showcases specials in Italian with little translation. The best pick for lunch, if you are a veggie-lover like I am, is the simply but delectably prepared artichoke. It comes out whole and drizzled with lemon and oil, with the leaves ready for plucking. Its impossible to eat gracefully, so if you're there to pick up a shout out on Page Six its probably not your best bet (luckily a non-issue for me so I could happily go swimming in this artichoke and go unnoticed). For a heartier lunch, the Spaghettini Puttanesca is equally delish. Try to score a table outside and maybe you will catch a heated interchange between the owner of Da Silvano and his former friend and current owner of neighboring restaurant, Bar Pitti. Nothing like Italians cursing over big bowls of pasta to make you feel like you're on an authentic visit to the old country!
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