Toni Bulloni is a sliver of a restaurant that boasts a wide appeal. In front, there's a long bar on one wall, then it's up a few stairs to a small dining room in the rear. Clever to paint a mural of an Italian street scene opposite the bar -- it gives a sense of space.

With a name like Toni Bulloni, which suggests a fast food joint, who knew that their forte is fresh fish? A blackboard outside, near the front door, lists the day's oceanic offerings. Tonight, there is sea…

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Happiness is a warm latke. As Chanukah fast approaches I am reminded of that fact. So how can I only eat latkes eight days a year? What if I want a latke with brunch in the spring? Where can I go? My family’s designated latketeer is Auntie Essie. I know I’m not going to find anything comparable outside of Essie’s own kitchen, but today: I try! Together with my intrepid latke maven we set out to hit five locations in one day. Research and recommendations took us north and south. Most delis serve latkes, as do a…

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