I'm loving Cucina! It is definitely worth the little jaunt from my office in Bankers Hall. I haven't been to Starbucks in a couple of weeks - I've been coming here almost every day. There are not crazy line-ups like at Starbucks or Cafe Artigiano! (Shhhh! Please keep this a secret!) It's nice to have an alternative for coffee - they brew Phil & Sebastian - and healthy little treats as well.
Their food is also delicious - I've only had food to go, but their Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich is great! Wonderful fresh ingredients!
My only comment - and this is partly due to Eighth Avenue Place being under more construction with the 2nd tower going up - is that they need some spots to sit and drink your coffee if you're getting it to go. Even having some little bistro tables outside in the lobby would be nice.