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

"Send me your own dining questions via [email protected] or Twitter.com/samsifton. Q. Recently, my wife and I left Manhattan in search of space and quiet and ended up in Fort..." Full review

"From its stunningly backlit brick-walled kitchen... to its incredibly appealing pan-Italian menu, chef-owner Frank De Carlo has reason to bust his buttons every night." Full review

"The dining room at Peasant, one of downtown’s most celebrated Italian restaurants, is equal parts rustic and urban chic." Full review

"Peasant has always been an Infatuation standby – a place we turn to when we’re in the need of something reliable in Nolita." Full review

"From the "warm, inviting space" to the "fabulous", "wood-fired" cuisine and "professional" service, this "unforgettable" Italian "outshines" many of its NoLita neighbors." Full review