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Nino Catuogno’s restaurant's aura has evolved from gosh-I-hope-you-like-this to hey-try-this-you're-in-for-a-treat. Nino continues to treat all his customers as if they've just moved in down the block. He and his staff take great pride in a straightforward menu of affable combinations and smooth contrasts, like the eggplant and mozzarella "sandwich," delectable spaghetti with white clams, and brick oven baked cornish hens. It also offers a selection of wines that will make anyone think they're as suave as Nino. At least until the morning. — Hal Rubenstein