Blizzard/Barbuzzo/Buzzed

What better way to celebrate a snow day (for some of us) than by getting together with a few friends for a long/filling/bubbly lunch at Barbuzzo.  My favorite new restaurant from Marcie Blaine has amused my appetite once again.  If you haven't been, put on those snow boots and take advantage of their Restaurant Week menu, which is still being offered and features a few, pleasing plates like Vegetable Antipasta, Pork Ragu Rigatoni, and Homemade Brick Oven Pizza large enough to share with the rest of the table.  And, if that doesn't fill you up, try the moist and creamy, orange/almond tiramisu for dessert (or get it to go and have a treat later!)  Whether you're visiting for lunch or dinner, you can't be disappointed with what Barbuzzo has to offer.  Not only is their menu of Mediterranean delights a success, but their bar is fully stocked with a great beer/wine/liquor selection and the cocktails are impressive, a first for this 13th street restaurant owner extraordinaire. For table or even kitchen counter seating, reservations are a must for lunch and dinner.  Although, with the option to wait at the bar and get your buzz on, there really isn't an excuse not to pop over and check it out.