Macosa Trattoria

The south-bound B43 bus takes its riders down Tompkins Avenue, a bustling strip in Bed-Stuy, New York. Out the window, riders of the B43 will see all manner of businesses flash by—restaurants, cafes, bars, gift shops, bookstores, clothing boutiques, apothecaries, and even a juice bar specializing in homemade ginger beer. With the New York City…

Here’s the thing about pasta: while it’s incredibly versatile, a truly great bowl is frustratingly hard to find. People often mistake how commonly it pops up on a menu for an indication of reliability. But the rub, or sauce, of it all is that only a few spots actually serve exceptional pasta. Meaning: it’s not…