Beware, Frank Bruni – there is a new critic in town. The New York Times reported that David Fishman might soon be a famous name in the food world. All right, maybe not that soon; he might need to finish middle school first.

Twelve-year-old Fishman of the Upper West hopes to be a writer for Zagat. On one of the opening nights of Salumeria Rosi, a new Italian restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue near 73rd street, Fishman was there with notebook in hand. Instead of ordering food from the local hummus place when his parents called to say they would be running late, Fishman decided he wanted to try out the new and intriguing Italian restaurant near by.

He ordered the specialty of the restaurant, a prosciutto and a rucula salad with Parmesan cheese. And while he made comments such as “good variety” and “softish jazz” in his notebook the rest of the restaurant was turning their attention toward the young Fishman. Even chef and owner Cesare Casella came by and had a chat with David.

And for those of you out there just dying to try one of David Fishman’s recommends, he gives Salumeria Rosi 24 on the food, 23 on décor and 21 on service. And according to him you might be waiting a while for your bread.

Photo courtesy of the New York Times