Those still in mourning over last year's loss of Dona, the short-lived Donatella Arpaia and Michael Psilakis (Anthos) Greek-infused Italian restaurant that was forced to close after its home was sold to a developer, have reason to rejoice. The pair is getting ready to open Mia Dona, a sequel of sorts.
This new eatery will maintain its predecessor's quirky spins on traditional Italian standards like homemade pasta, but also branches out with dishes like crispy rabbit and meatloaf with an eight-minute egg inside. The new space also echoes the original with touches like zebra-print carpet and Fornasetti plates. Mia Dona is expected to open on, or soon after, February 14 (206 E. 58th St.; 212-750-8170).