It’s a perfect neighborhood vibe.
Instead of splashy celebrity sightings and impossible-to-get reservations, Dimmi Dimmi is a cozy neighborhood spot that fosters a sense of community, and is already starting to build a group of loyal regulars. Portion sizes here are manageable, and prices are, too. “I want the restaurant to have a feeling of comfort and fun,” Eckfeld says.
Don’t expect to see any replicas of Carbone dishes on the menu, but the parallels in style are certainly there.“I’ve learned techniques with [Major Food Group], but I want to do it my own way,” says Eckfeld. For example, the chef uses demi-sec tomatoes dried with salt and sugar, a technique he learned at Carbone, in his house salad and caponata sauce. “It basically makes your normal boring tomato into this sweet little jelly beautiful thing,” he says.
While the menu is full of nostalgic comfort food classics like baked clams casino, spicy vodka stuffed shells, and eggplant parmesan, Eckfeld still shows off the occasional fine dining flex too, like an Italian beef-inspired carpaccio with giardiniera, parmesan and beef jus aioli.
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