"Swift has visited Emilio’s Ballato “more than once” over the past few weeks, a source close to the restaurant confirms. And it “100 percent” has made the line longer out in front of the restaurant at the no-reservations spot. Emilio’s is a scene, the kind of place where you’re sure to see someone famous, regardless. Start with a glass of house red or white. Make sure you try that focaccia (Emilio started as a baker). Order a plate of red peppers. Consider the tripe. Move on to linguine with white clam sauce. Share a plate of fennel sausage and broccoli rabe, or the veal Milanese." - Melissa McCart
Eater NY