The Yoghurt Place (and a small note about 'ino)

We were still hungry after our brunch at 'ino, which lived up to its diminutive name in both portion size and the size of the room (the latter accounted for the constant game of musical chairs that the waitress was directing: "Can you move to this table? OK, now can you two move over to this table so that these three can move over here?"). After kiddie portions of frustratingly tasty truffled egg toast, roasted vegetable panino and fresh ricotta bruschetta, we embarked on the next stage of our pursuit of fullness.

Our journey took us to The Yoghurt Place. It was only about 2:30 p.m. and Vea, the owner, sadly informed us that she was all out of whole-milk yogurt, and for that matter, napkins. Looking around the small store with trays of pastries on every flat surface, we knew we would still not be disappointed. First we set our sights on the honeyed pistachio baklava, sweet biscuits stuffed with dried fruit, and spinach pie full of tangy feta. Then it was time for the incredibly rich low-fat yogurt with a choice of three toppings (we decided on the apricot fig; Vea also offered a melon and a sour cherry topping). Each spoonful was a bite of Mediterranean heaven! I myself always hated yogurt as a child but am now a convert. Thanks, Vea!

'ino: 21 Bedford St. (212) 989-5769. The Yoghurt Place II: 71 Sullivan St. (212) 219-3500.