Restaurateur Gianni Fassio draws a lively crowd to this authentic spot serving dishes from Tuscany and the Piedmont. The kitchen's freshly baked breads, exquisite pastas, and carefully constructed sauces are legendary. Colorful flags decorate the elegant restaurant, each representing a neighborhood that participates in the Palio, a horse race that's been held annually since medieval times in Fassio's hometown of Asti. The small wine bar is a quiet, comfortable place to sit and enjoy small plates and a memorable Italian wine. In late fall Fassio features pricey white truffles from his native Piedmont.