Emporio
With all the Gatsby-inspired 1920's nostalgia as of late, eatery evocations of the era have become particularly prosaic. Italian trattoria, Emporio, however, is a welcome exception. Channeling 1920's Rome, the Nolita restaurant has a rustic vibe that makes everybody feel like Italy's their motherland.
Happy Hour: $5 Wine and Stella, every day from 5-6 pm, with free bar bites like pizza and polenta cakes
Emporio, 231 Mott Street, 212-966-1234
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