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Convivio

"I've always admired Michael White. He's a really talented chef, and I liked what he did at Fiamma, L'Impero and Alto. But last night at the new Convivio-that would be the slightly redesigned L'Impero with a completely reconceived menu-I fell head over heels for his food. Nobody else in New York is cooking these authentic Southern Italian dishes. The menu starts in Rome and moves south. It's filled with gutsy, flavor-forward food that comes rushing straight at you. Pastas are extraordinary. I'll be going back just for the rigatoni."
- Ruth Reichl,Gourmet

Convivio is about conviviality, and that's a good thing. It's also about wonderful Southern Italian cuisine, and it is true - Chef Michael White has mastered the taste and feel of this delightful area of Italy. He spent the time and paid his dues, and Convivio just gets more and more convivial.