In town for the sales and looking for someplace new and different to eat, shop or visit? Let the TDN help! Following up on our popular Best Bets on the Jersey Shore series during Breeders' Cup week, TDN subscribers now regularly recommend dining and shopping options to our out-of-town readers.

Vivolo (New York City, NY - Dining)

140 East 74th St., New York, NY
Phone: 212-737-3533
Web: www.vivolonyc.com
Type: Fine Italian dining in a turn of the century townhouse

Vivolo offers an option for fine Italian dining in a turn of the century townhouse. It is owned by the Vivolo family who loves horse racing and is always open to talk horses. The wood-paneled rooms, fresh flowers and candles create a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. I always find downstairs to be the best place to sit, especially since there is always a fireplace going when it is cold outside. There is a great wine list and I always order the pasta special. The prices are a bit more expensive, but well worth the cost. Reservations are recommended.

-- Dave Johnson

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