"Via Carota, co-owned by Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, is a popular Italian restaurant located in New York City’s Greenwich Village. It's known for its playful and practical fixtures, such as a bronze horse head bag hook in the restroom. The restaurant offers a self-contained world that's homey and escapist, making the city outside feel like it falls away, creating a holiday-like atmosphere. It's renowned for its layers of functionality and perspectives in design, as well as a focus on natural tones without a color palette." - Charlotte Druckman