"Joe & Pat’s stands out from some of the other casual Italian places in the East Village because of how relaxed it is. Even on a Friday night when most people are with big groups ordering a bunch of pizza, the one-room space somehow doesn’t get too loud. In terms of food, the pastas are the unsung heroes of the menu. (There are 12 different kinds to choose from.) They’re mostly $20, but they’re giant, so you’re basically paying for dinner and the following lunch/late-night fridge session as well." - hannah albertine