After our disappointing meal at Del Posto, I wanted to give the Batali empire another chance.  So, I went for a quick lunch at Lupa, his Roman osteria in the West Village. The restuarant has a great sidewalk patio with tables, and has a casual but stylish dining room.  I only had one dish — a very good dish — and would be happy to return to explore more.

Skate with Guincale, Corn, Red Onions, Parsley, and Radicchio.  I wish I could say that I ordered this as a mirror to compare it with the the unfortunate Pike with Spotted Radicchio, Pancetta, and White Corn Polenta that I’d had at Del Posto, but I did so unwittingly.   It was a happy coincidence, though — it was perfect, and erased the bad memory of that pike.  The skate was turgid, and the relatively simple garnishes came together in a kinetic way.

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