"The Pizza Loves Emily Group has opened their sixth restaurant in Alphabet City. Violet, named after Rhode Island’s state flower, focuses on grilled cuisine—specifically, pizzas inspired by chef Matt Hyland’s favorite stomping ground in Providence, Al Forno. (Fun fact: he and Emily had their first date at the ristorante.) Pies are grilled on both sides and topped with items like grilled winter squash, broccoli and pistachio pesto, or clams and duck prosciutto, and served with scissors for cutting. A selection of pastas including gnudi with smoked squash purée, ricotta and sage brown butter; pork and duck tortellini with dashi brodo and Sichuan oil; and baked fusilli with vodka sauce, ricotta and herbs is also on offer." - Abbe Baker
