"The Upper East Side is its own universe, and Elio’s is a distinct planet with unique customs and a strong gravitational pull. If you have access to a gently used J. Press blazer or Goyard tote, you’ll fit right in. Service at this old-school Italian spot is swift and gruff, not unlike Peter Luger, and most of the regulars (of which there are many) possess the audacity to order off-menu. Keep your ears open for corporate gossip and socialite slander. Tables are so close together, you’re forced to walk sideways. Upper East Siders with hospital wings named after them A classic anecdote from your time at Harvard Business School Chicken parm and a half order of spaghetti pomodoro" - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman