"This is a family-run affair for media and politicos run by the Scotto family who’ve helmed this Italian American restaurant since 1993. Marion had long been the matriarch at the front of the house, though it’s now run her daughter Rosanna Scotto, a host of “Good Day New York,” on Fox 5, and Rosanna’s family, Jenna and LJ Ruggiero. Get the potato and zucchini chips with gorgonzola, the chopped salad, and the linguine vongole. Maybe the meatball with whipped ricotta, too. If you end up dining on the late side, don’t be surprised by a DJ and an impromptu conga line." - Melissa McCart