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Francesco Realmuto wanted his new restaurant to evoke the town in western Sicily, near Palermo, of his childhood. He is guiding his executive chef, Romulo Barrientos, in preparing fritto misto, fusilli alla Trapanese with Sicilian tomato pesto, classic spaghetti con le sarde with wild fennel and raisins, and skirt steak with Sicilian tomato sauces. There are a few thin-crust pizzas, not what are usually considered Sicilian, but topped with mortadella and pistachios…
The West Village is about to get a taste of Sicily with the highly anticipated opening of Ficuzza, the latest venture from Francesco Realmuto, the mastermind behind L’Arte del Gelato and Filaga Pizzeria. Inspired by the picturesque Sicilian village of the same name, the restaurant channels the rustic charm of the Bosco della Ficuzza forest and the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Ficuzza— with a focus on pasta and pizza….
The Realmuto Hospitality Group — behind places like L’Arte del Gelato — opened a new Italian restaurant, Ficuzza, on Wednesday, February 26. The Sicilian restaurant takes its cues from its namesake village in Italy, with dishes like spaghetti with sardines, thin-crust pizzas, and skirt steak with Sicilian tomato sauce, from executive chef Romulo Barrientos. 121 Seventh Avenue South, near West 10th Street…
The restaurant’s name was inspired by the stunning village of Ficuzza in Palermo, Italy, and thus, its menu is a celebration of both the cooking, flavors, spirits, and natural beauty of the southern Italian region…