"We were almost moved to shoot a 21-gun salute over the East River when we heard that Trattoria L’Incontro in Astoria, a classic red-sauce joint, was closing back in May. But not to worry—the group has a new spot on the Upper East Side. L’Incontro by Rocco has all the classics, like chicken and veal parm, handmade pastas, and some crudo." - will hartman