Submitted by Andrew Visconti, Aug 1, 2007 10:14

Thank you for your interesting review. As a New York resident -- born and raised in Italy -- I find the stuzzichini trend a welcome addition to the New York dining scene. However, I must correct you on one thing: stuzzicare does not mean to pick. It means to titillate, as in titillate the palate. In fact a well-known Italian saying is "stuzzicare l'appetito", to whet the appetite.

Forgive me for this impromptu grammar lesson in Italian, but it also an opportunity to say "grazie" for your article.

ANDREW VISCONTI

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