Corio

Name references burlesque pioneer Ann Corio. Interior more sleek than tawdry, with the risqué limited to red bulbs and coquettish wallpaper. Southern Italian small plates are fresh and flavorful, with ingredients straight from the greenmarket. Rack of lamb, seared in honey aioli, is so tender it could work as finger food, albeit Renaissance Faire finger food. Second-floor burlesque shows have definite retrosexual appeal. Keep the singles in the wallet, however. This is a classy joint.