Terrific Takeout: Via Emilia Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins
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It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know William Mattielo, Executive Chef and Owner of Via Emilia. Via Emilia has the best cuisine you may not have tried yet and is a wonderful off-the-beaten path place found in the Flatiron district, so scoot your tastebuds over to visit him pronto. This visit, we began with the simple yet extraordinary Stravecchio e Stravecchio: 36-month-old aged organic Parmigiano reggiano from Hombre farm in Modena (Modena is where William is from in Italy) paired with 25-year-old Balsamic from the Manicardi sisters in Castelvetro, and sliced pears. A lovely combination to ignite your appetite!
William is also a master of octopus. Please meet the Polipo alla griglia con patate: grilled octopus, string beans, and potatoes garnished with a smashingly refreshing pesto citrus dressing, which is signature of how William's talents are superbly interesting without verging on the overly creative which will turn your stomach. The octopus is of the proper tenderness and it will absolutely melt in your mouth.
Among pastas-to-die for in Manhattan according to Peachy, near the top of the list you will find the Tortelloni di pollo: chicken and wild mushroom tortelloni with truffle olive oil. Every bite of this decadent combination will treat your tastebuds to an Italian vacation extraordinaire. You might even lament this passing when it magically disappears...Peachy cries when it's gone.
Much healthier than the pasta and every bit as delicious is the Tonno alla griglia. Some venues give you a wimpy slice of fish, and those are featured maybe once. William is serious about his entrees, so we are serious about Via Emilia. A quality, generous portion of grilled yellowfin tuna awaits in that amazing parsley/citrus sauce, and is joined by grilled asparagus and shiitake. William puts flavors you know well together that work in conjunction to form the most exquisite taste explosions on your palate that will keep you returning again and again.
"Via Emilia continues to evoke the thousand-year-old culinary tradition of Modena that celebrates this distinguished history through our commitment to the timeless recipes."
-William Mattielo
Via Emilia was last featured earlier in 2015:
Via Emilia joined Peachy's Picks in Spring 2013:
& it was so successful, Chef William and his creations were featured again in 2014:
We say again and again how many times we visit and feature a place is testament to its greatness.
The newest news? William goes to the NYCFC games! We loved it here before so we are even bigger fans now.
They also have Opera Night:
