On its Ear

When so many restaurants are all doing interesting, creative, artisanal things within the Italian tradition, how do you clear a place at the table for weak caponata and poorly seasoned polenta fries?

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Posted: Thu, Aug. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM

On its Ear

The not-so-modern Italian fare is in serious need of a mood-booster at Spiga.

Adam Erace

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