Shorty's .32, with the sisters

We had always automatically put Shorty's in the too expensive for ordinary lunch but today when I checked their website I saw those magic words, "$12 lunch special". I must be overly influenced by fast food combos because I just assumed it would mean a salad starter or a dessert finisher. But what it means at Shorty's .32 is that there are a number of dishes available for $12. Not exactly a deal, but still not out of the world expensive either. The cavatelli and mushroom ragout was rather tasty, I kind of wished I had order that instead of the steak sandwich.
Shorty's .32, 199 Prince St, NY, NY 10012 (btwn Sullivan and MacDougal)