Crispo: A big, airy Italian restaurant with the feel of an Olde English mead hall, Crispo remains an underappreciated culinary experience. The atmosphere is rustic, with lots of exposed brick and wood surfaces, and a long bar you’d sooner recognize in your favorite Irish pub. But don’t come for beers—it’s the grub you want. The rotating specials include unique prosciutto dishes, salads, and vegetable dishes, alongside a wide-ranging menu of carnivorous delights (veal medaglione, lamb chops). Most entrées are entrenched in the $18-$25 range. And the special $10 martinis feature every fruity flavor under the sun (even pomegranate), which should begin a trend of matching martinis with dishes instead of wine. Don’t forget the wine list—it runs longer than the walk home after you’ve gorged yourself silly. Use caution. |
