Peasant

When Nolita's Peasant opened its doors, it did so to the applause of area residents, who craved a stylish alternative to the traditional Mulberry Street eateries. Everything is cooked in a wood-fired oven - the result a rustic, modern take on Italian cuisine. Appetizers come to your table on clay earthenware, smelling as good as they taste. Indeed, the kitchen staff does not spare garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs and spices. And while the open kitchen design may be enticing to newcomers, don't miss sitting downstairs. There's nothing quite like a dark, cool cellar to transport your taste buds directly to the Tuscan hillside.