New Restaurants: The Vanderbilt, Bill's Burger, Corsino, Giano

Craving crostini? West village newcomer Corsino, from the guys behind 'inoteca, has got you covered. The casual Italian small-plates den offers an atmosphere that's at once homey and modern, with dark wood walls, slate counters and red candles to set the mood, and food that's adventurous but comforting. The crostini menu offers 18 types of the classic Italian appetizer, which go for $2.50 a plate. Flavor combinations like ricotta and orange honey and preserved eggplant and mint stand out along the standard olive tapenade. Fresh-made pasta ranges from $12-$16, including a tagliatelle with lamb ragu. Meat dishes range around the same price, with classics like the brisket meatballs with tomato and pecorino or pork osso buco. UrbanDaddy has a menu. —Jaya Saxena