Jason and Joe Denton’s snug new meatpacking-district venture, Corsino, is the hipster’s choice for a quick midnight snack of meatballs cut with brisket from Heritage Farms, and the crunchy, veal-stuffed saltimbocca panini,... Link to complete article

Lupa partner Jason Denton lived a block away from the Frederick’s Downtown space for seven years before he scored the convenient real estate with its prized corner windows and rechristened it corsino (all lowercase, thank you very much). He explains that the name is a play on the Italian word for “well-wisher,” and slang for “in the way of ‘ino,” the root of his piattini party that includes ‘ino, inoteca, and ‘inoteca liquori bar. Like its forerunners, the latest venture aims to ingratiate the neighborhood with “a fun energy and modest price point,” says Denton. Here, bruschetta gives way to a crostini and salumi bar, and larger plates like braised lamb and octopus amatriciana are unique to this location. The menu, including an Italian wine list and cocktails, is served from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. nightly, and heated sidewalk seating opens in spring. — Alexandra Vallis Link to complete article

We’ve always enjoyed the Denton brothers' 'inoteca and 'ino boites. And we loved their upscale Italian spot, Bar Milano. But in January of this year, what we really admired was their savvy. The classy tastemakers, who were already serving small plates well before it became tediously en vogue, again demonstrated keen foresight when they decided to close and revamp the two-star Bar Milano before it could get slammed by the recession. They reopened it as uptown spin-off 'inoteca liquori bar, with its successful small-plates-and-vino formula. It's been keeping those tables busy ever since.

That alone could have signaled a great year for the brothers, but they had another trick up their sleeve: In a biz built on hype, the brothers quietly opened their newest restaurant, Corsino, in the old Frederick's Downtown space on Hudson Street. No endless hype, no plywood drama, no fuss. It just seemed to materialize out of nowhere, along with its thoughtful small plates and 300-bottle wine list. A "humble Italian-inspired snack bar" is how Jason described Corsino to us when it opened. Looks like we could all learn a lesson on humility—and savvy—from the Denton brothers. —Alexis L. Loinaz Link to complete article

The 'inoteca impresarios Jason and Joe Denton seem to have learned their lesson from Bar Milano, their ill-fated, upscale (though pitch-perfect) Gramercy spot. Corsino Cantina Italiana in the West Village, the duo's newest addition to their empire (joining the original 'inoteca on the LES, the former Bar Milano which is now a second 'inoteca, and the tiny 'ino on Bedford Street in the West Village) tows the small plate line, accompanying the pickings with moderately priced wine.

The menu style will be familiar to fans of the other 'inos, consisting of crostini, antipasti, panini, pasta, and a few meat and fish dishes. The crostini ($2.50 each) range from the standard olive tapenade to ricotta with orange honey to guanciale. Almost all of the salads, pastas and meat dishes come in at $12 to $15 dollars, making this an ideal sampling stop.

And, along with some standards, the selection does wander, giving diners some room to explore. Such rareties as busecca (Milanese tripe soup, $10) stand out. The relative simplicity of crespelle (a sort of Italian crepe) with ricotta tomato and basil ($12) is not too adventurous but nonetheless a nice change of pace from ordinary pasta. And it sits nicely beside some of the more daring dishes, such as coppa di testa and lingua panino ($12).

And the menu goes all in on spiedini (Sicilian-style meat skewers), offering three versions ($14-$16) -- shrimp, chicken, and tuna with sweetbreads. There's also a twist on meatballs (something the 'inos excel at) -- heritage brisket meatballs with tomato and pecorino ($15) -- and a braised heritage pork osso bucco with fennel and onions ($19) that both should be tried.

It may not make you miss Bar Milano any less, but Corsino, which opened Tueday night, is a welcome and homey addition to Hudson Street. Link to complete article

Jason Denton has scored with his panini and wine places, ’Ino and ’Inoteca. His latest, which opened Oct. 19, varies the formula, specializing in crostini with assorted toppings, plus other Italianate dishes from the chef, Steve Connaughton. Link to complete article

Lupa partner Jason Denton lived a block away from the Frederick’s Downtown space for seven years before he scored the convenient real estate with its prized corner windows — and last night, he rechristened it corsino (all lowercase, thank you very much). He explains that the name is a play on the Italian word for “well-wisher,” and slang for “in the way of ‘ino,” the root of his piattini party that includes ‘ino, inoteca, and ‘inoteca liquori bar. Like its forerunners, the latest venture aims to ingratiate the neighborhood with “a fun energy and modest price point,” says Denton. Here, bruschetta gives way to a crostini and salumi bar, and larger plates like braised lamb and octopus amatriciana are unique to this location. The menu, including an Italian wine list and cocktails, is served from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. nightly, and heated sidewalk seating opens come spring. Link to complete article

According to Urban Daddy and the twitter of first ever customer Joe Campanale, Jason and Joe Denton have succeeded in reopening the just recently shuttered Frederick's Downtown space on Horatio and Hudson as Corsino, the newest addition to their 'inoteca empire. Like at their other restaurants, there is a large selection of crostini, sandwiches, and antipasti, but Corsino also has pastas, contorni, and some fish and meat mains like grilled chicken spiedini and pork osso bucco. All food is under $20, bottles under $50, and glasses under $15. A local who dined there last night reports, "a welcome addition to the hood, much better than Fredericks, I'm glad they're here." Link to complete article

Following up on Eater’s posting this morning about brothers Jason and Joe Denton’s (‘ino, ‘inoteca) successful bid to Community Board 2 last night, the shuttered Frederick’s Downtown on Hudson Street, which we reported in our Fall Preview will open as Cantino, will now be known as cors’ino, “a play on words,” says Jason Denton, blending the obvious ‘ino connection with the Italian “corso,” which can mean “experience” or “course” as in dining. The Italian-American eatery is shooting for an October 12 opening. Link to complete article