Peasant

"Inspired by the proverbial "peasant" cuisine where meals were prepared in the kitchen hearth, chef-owner Frank DeCarlo cooks all of his wonderful food in a bank of wood- or charcoal-burning ovens." Full review

"Seal-the-deal first date spot from Frank DeCarlo, Italian chef about downtown. Mellow, sporting dramatic brick kitchen with rustic surfaces no peasant could afford."

"Things just keep getting better here at Peasant. A seasoned SoHo staple, this sublime spot continues to fire up terrific Italian with expert skill and consistency." Full review

"A bit of a hangout after hours for city chefs, paying homage to Frank De Carlo’s beautifully crafted Italian food such as porchetta arrosto."

"Straightforward, traditional cuisine from Tuscany is largely prepared in an old-fashioned brick oven, giving that unmistakable wood smoke-tinged aroma and flavor." Full review