text: 8.3.12: Bits & Morsels: Nantucket in New York | New York Social Diary
  Grey Lady's Callum McLaughlin, Ryan Chadwick, and Gavin McLaughlin.
  Dell' Anima. Before Gabe Thompson and Joey Campanele (ex Del Posto Chef and ex Babbo Sommelier respectively) expanded on their Modern Italian restaurant empire, they opened a small Italian trattoria on the corner of Jane Street and 8th Avenue, which quickly attracted herds of hungry, in-the-know foodies from all over the city. There were month-long waits for tables, and while they squeezed everyone into the space on a nightly basis, we were all happy to be there. Years later, the room is still bustling (even on a Sunday evening in July) and the seasonal modern Italian menu is still inspiring. If you go, opt for the Heirloom Tomato salad with stone fruit, walnuts, and ricotta, followed by the very spicy Bucatini Alla Arrabbiata with calabrian chilies, fresh tomato, and Parmesan croutons. Dell' Anima