Finding the best fresh and smoked mozzarella or a pizzeria that has been "certified" by the Italian government for serving "la vera pizza Napoletana" is easy with this definitive guide to Italian food in New York City. Written by a food and wine critic who has searched all over New York for the best Italian food, this book tracks down the best Italian cuisine in all five boroughs. With 150 entries, 20 recipes, and chapters on wine, olive oil, cheese, and pasta, the gap in the array of food guides to New York City is substantially filled.