"The backyard of Little Nonna’s feels almost like a secret. From the outside, you would think you’re just passing by a bakery or small cafe, but that’s all just a front for what’s happening in the back—a big garden space with string lights hung up on the trellis that covers the whole heated patio. For an outdoor date in Midtown Village, you can’t do much better. The menu is full of classic Italian dishes, but the Sunday gravy is why you should come here—a decadent dish of braised short ribs and fennel sausage covered in marinara. They sometimes run out of it before the night is over, so make a reservation here on the earlier side." - candis mclean