Pó

I got drinks at Clover Club and dinner at Pó with Allison tonight. Mario Batali was originally the chef-partner but now has no longer anything to do with the place and I’m guessing it’s better for it. I’m pretty sure we shared the white bean bruschetta and that I had the Spaghetti all’Amatriciana, made with onions, chilies and tomatoes but also “guanciale”—unsmoked bacon made from pig’s cheeks—which sounds right up my alley.

Pó

• 276 Smith St., Brooklyn
• (718) 875-1980
• Meal 43 of 52: white bean bruschetta ($2) and Spaghetti all’Amatriciana ($14).