"Covered in all sorts of wild artwork and showy statues, executive chef Domenico Apollaro’s eccentric Italian newcomer brought an edge to Adams Morgan’s quiet Columbia Road last year. Warm up to a plate of pappardelle with pecorino Romano with spicy Calabrian ‘nduja and homemade focaccia. A lively bar situated under the mezzanine sends out a long list of Italian wines, bubbly bellinis, espresso martinis, and French 75s." - Tierney Plumb, Mekita Rivas