When it opened in 2006, the little owl catapulted the careers of chef Joey Campanaro and front-of-the-house man Gabe Stulman (who moved on to another West Village corner with Joseph Leonard).
Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of globe-trotting photographs, glimmering awards and glamorous gowns, including an elegant Japanese kimono, Leona Mitchell couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
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The old-school Philadelphia Italian restaurant where diners are served by opera singers
At this old-school Philadelphia Italian restaurant, diners are treated to authentic dishes served by a waitstaff singing opera while customers eat.
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