FoodTyrant

Surprisingly low key given its foremost meatpacking location, this “rustic Italian steakhouse” is more a local hangout than mega-restaurant.

And with more than just steaks--a strong wine list, open exposured brick walled setting, delicious pasta--it makes the MePa seem like a neighborhood again.

When you want to go to meatpacking, but not; garganelli with oxtail ragu; Porterhouse for two, the fact that this used to be a meat locker.