Where can you find the BEST Italian food in New York City? Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti and Anthony Sciarratta—hosts of the Breaking Bread podcast—recommend Michael's of Brooklyn, a legendary red sauce joint serving up some of the best old school Italian-American fare in the five boroughs. Located at 2929 Avenue R, Michael's has been operating in South Brooklyn since 1964, and manages to stands out even in a neighborhood known for having some of the best Italian-American cooking in the country.