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2005

New York Times
Make Your Best Offer And Pass the Parmesan, Please
Landon Thomas Jr.
October 2, 2005

Zagat Survey 2005 New York City Restaurants
The "flawless" Southern Italian food is "awesome – but so's the bill" – at this "top-drawer" Midtowner where the "CEO-filled" dining room testifies to its reputation as a "power-lunch destination"; it’s "quieter at night", although a "warm welcome is assured" at any time.

Whitney Radio - WRTN 93.5/WVOX 1460 AM
"It Must Be Something in the Water!
Politicos Attack San Pietro"

2004

Zagat Survey 2004 New York City Restaurants
"'Power brokers' and weary shoppers rub elbows during 'hopping lunch' hours at this 'elegant', 'clubby' Midtown Italian offering 'heavenly specialties from Campagna' ... it’s a taste of 'la dolce vita'."

CIGAR AFICIONADO
"San Pietro provides a chance to enjoy the great outdoors with a spacious patio dining area … the restaurant is all about the basics and enjoyment of the finer things in cooking and wine. And management has a soft spot for the cigar smoker..."
Michael Moretti
August 20, 2004

Chile Pepper Magazine
"Everything the Bruno Brothers make at San Pietro (18 E. 54th St.; NYC; 212-753-9015) is superb, but ask them what the specials are from their Amalfi coastline upbringing, and you'll be rewarded with aromatic, wondrous dishes like fresh chicory and fava beans..."
August 2004

USA TODAY
"Drawing from their Amalfi coastline upbringing, the Bruno brothers serve wondrous dishes…” writes John Marianni, in "10 Great Places for Best of Zest Cuisine,"
August 13, 2004

The New Yorker
"Tables for Two"
"...once you realize how deftly the Brunos combine ingredients, you'll want them all …"
Owen Phillips
February 9, 2004

2003

New York Daily News
One Great Dish by Isabel Forgang -- "It's the Real Veal"
Childhood recipe for a veal chop with rosemary and balsamic vinegar, remembered by the Bruno brothers of San Pietro Restaurant.
January 19, 2003

Time Out New York
2003 Eating & Drinking Guide
"The Bruno brothers have gone to great lengths to turn American palates on to the glories of contemporary Southern Italian cooking."

Zagat Survey 2003 New York City Restaurants
notes that at this Midtown Southern Italian" ...there are always lots of power lunches going on. And calls the food "excellent" and the service "superb." "P.S." sit outside when the weather is nice."

2002

Love Magazine
"LOVE Recipes from the World's Greatest Restaurants"
November/December 2002

Nation's Restaurant News in November included San Pietro in a news item on white truffles being served at top NYC restaurants.

New York Post
"In Deep Truffles - Gourmets Celebrate The Fungus Among Us"
Cynthia Killian
October 30, 2002

Braden Keil, writing in the New York Post, Wednesday, September 18, noted that "White truffles have already arrived at San Pietro- more than a month sooner."

WCBS News Radio 880
Dining Diary
"Burrata"
May 29, 2002

Forbes
"Restaurants: Go, Consider, Stop"
Reviews of noted New York City restaurants by various FORBES eatery experts.
May 13, 2002
San Pietro--18 East 54th St. (Tel.: 753-9015). Wonderful spot for those not affected greatly by the economic downturn. Polished wood paneling, flattering lighting and a European ambience. Impeccable wait staff. And the food! Simply the best thing about the experience--fine southern Italian fare--and as good as you can find anyplace in town. Go.

Crain's New York Business
"The Best of Bob Lape"
April 29, 2002

The Record (Hackensack-Bergen County)
"Three restauranteurs reach back to medieval Italy for inspiration"
By Patricia Mack, Food Editor
May 1, 2002

Italia
An elegant lifestyle magazine packaged with Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, House Beautiful and Town & Country
One of three New York City restaurants listed on a nationwide roster of top rated Italian dining spots in cities across the USA
Spring 2002

Southwest Airlines Spirit
Critic's Choice: New York City
March 2002

Time Out New York
Eating & Drinking Guide 2002

WCBS 880 Dining Diary
February 4, 2002

Saveur
The Saveur 100
January 2002

2001

New York Post
"Italian Cod Dish is All About Eve"
December 23, 2001

Newsday
"This Family Strikes Oil With Fare From Farm"
December 5, 2001

Crain's New York Business
"Southern Italian comfort"
November 26, 2001

Nation's Restaurant News
"From Flavorful entree garnish to spicy base for salads, arugula has many uses and names."
November 19, 2001
A Culinary Currents' cover story that included a photo of T-Bone steak with arugula garnish and quotes by Gerado Bruno.

WCBS Radio 880
November 13, 2001

Daily News
"Pasta's Salad Days: Escarole & tomato sauce traces its roots to an Italian farm"
November 4, 2001
San Pietro was featured in the One Great Dish column with its popular Rotelle Capricciose.

Food Arts
October 2001
"In Naples' Neghborhood" by Arthur Schwartz. The article features quotes by Gerado Bruno, general manager of San Pietro and a recipe by chef Antonio Bruno, "Linguine with Colatura". Schwartz is the host of "Food Talk," heard daily on WOR radio and the author of "Naples at Table: Cooking In Campagna."

Nation's Restaurant News
"That's Italian! With simple, fresh ingredients chefs introduce 'new' dishes to American dining tables."
September 17, 2001
Culinary Currents' cover story featuring Gerado Bruno of San Pietro discussing the personal approaches of chefs to ingredients.

Daily News
"Figging Out: The season is ripe for cooking with this flavorful fruit"
August 29, 2001

Our Town
"Gorge on Southern Italy on East 54th"
June 7, 2001

Zagat Survey 2002
Plying "old-world charm in the middle of Midtown," this tony Italian is a bona fide "keeper" for "terrific" food and "fabulous service"; sure, it's "high-priced," but the "upscale" types who convene for its "noisy power lunch" and refined, romantic dinner say "life is beautiful" here.