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Good things come in fives? Big new Tribeca trattoria shows off best of rustic Italian with tight edit. Pick from five apps, five pastas, five entrées, five desserts, five brandies, etc. Piadina, short rib ravioli, lasagna Bolognese. Dining room decked with dual fireplaces, goes for modern-retro blend. Vespa, Ducati, and Maserati cover the artwork honors. Reasonable prices matched by low-pretense touches, like shelves stacked with groceries, exposed wine racks. Menu changes five times a year, keeping the locals piqued.
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