Having decided at the last moment to go, we stood in line to get the $49 rush tickets for Natasha, Pierre and the Comet of 1812, 
the electro-pop opera based on a slice of War and Peace that takes place all around the tables at the supper-club Kazino (259 West 45th Street), so that — no matter where you sit — you at close to the actors and musicians.
We decide to head to brunch first as we bought tickets to the 3 pm Sunday show and asked Adam, the ticket-seller for a suggestion. Bocca di Bacco on Ninth Avenue, between 44 and 45, was the place he goes for a bite to eat. We decided to try it as I’m always looking for decent places to get a quick bite in the theatre district before the curtain.
We had a couple hours so we enjoyed unlimited 
mimosas ($18), although bloody Mary’s and screwdrivers are also available.
We started with the waiter-suggested Insalata di Aragosta e Avocado ($15),a poached lobster and avocado salad. Think guacamole with a little bit of citrus, topped with a lobster tail and two claws. So tasty with plenty of lobster — just wished there was more of the guac.
We followed that with the reasonable priced, hearty portion of spaghetti alla carbonara ($10) topped with Applewood smoked bacon and Pecorino romano. We used their crusty bread (that we had to ask for) to sop up the delicious rich sauce.
Like Adam, I recommend Bocca Di Bacco in the theatre area.
– bonnie
Bocca Di Bacco
Hell’s Kitchen
635 Ninth Avenue at 44th Street
NY, NY 10036
212.262.2525
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