![]() Its holdings include paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts as well as three million books and pamphlets. Founded in 1804, the New York Historical Society is the oldest American History museum and research library in New York City. For my family, however, it is West 77th Street where we find ourselves returning over and over again. New York City is chock full of phenomenal museums - cultural centers that appeal to a variety of interests. “Twenty-five years in business means something. He spoke about the generations of people who he has seen come through: customers who dined in Buon Gusto in 1989 and occasionally come with their grandchildren. “The main reason people come is for the pasta.” He then told us that employees from other restaurants even come by Buon Gusto before their shifts just to have some spaghetti. Diners can create their own pasta dish, if they so choose. “The menu is a winner,” Giovanni exclaimed. ![]() As the team tucked in, Giovanni continued to chat with us. Giovanni brought out a dish for the Manhattan Sideways team to try: a chicken marsala, served with broccoli and a basket of rosemary focaccia bread. “It just happened,” he said of Nando opening Buon Gusto and making the shift to more upscale cuisine. Giovanni informed me that he “used to make eggs” and specialized in breakfast foods. He then mentioned that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, wine is half off.Ĭhef Nando Ghorchian, who started as a simple cook, did not always serve up traditional Italian dishes. “People enjoy the meal, love us, and keep coming back,” Giovanni stated matter-of-factly, adding that many people probably come for the affordable prices, as well. He has witnessed the restaurant’s growth through the years towards a more upscale eatery with a loyal group of regular customers. ![]() In Buon Gusto, I met Giovanni, who began working in this neighborhood Italian restaurant three years after it opened in 1989.
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