Scuderia - 257 6th Ave., b/tw Bleecker & Houston

What's in a name? Scuderia. Hate that one. Makes me think of Scud missiles or "M'am, you seem to have an acute case of scuderia". Yes, the word is associated with some fab Italian cars and seems to actually mean stable or team, referring to the Da Silvano team that started this W Village establishment, but still, not a good name. The food is mediocre at best. The wines are decent and decently priced, but the main attraction is that the place is fun! Noisy as hell, but there's a young, very cute and high energy crowd (and guys, there are tons of girls). Loved the Italian lessons piped into the bathroom, the custom designed sneakers- for sale -flung over the light fixtures above the bar, and the album covers that decorate the walls. They will also have 36 seats outdoors in time for warmer weather and between 10 Downing next door and Da Silvano and Bar Pitti across the street, this could be the next corner of West Broadway and Grand on a Sunday afternoon.

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