BUON RICORDO - Key Persons
Armando, now retired, worked in restaurants from the age of 14, beginning in the family restaurant in Naples, and then, with his father's encouragement in other restaurants in Naples and Capri. In 1972 Armando arrived in Australia joining his father Mario to work in Arriverderci, East Sydney. Several years later they opened Pulcinella restaurant in Kings Cross, where he quickly established a reputation amongst Sydney diners for excellent food and the ability to create a vibrant dining atmosphere.
For David Wright cooking is his passion and vocation. Since he was a boy, learning from his Sicilian nonna after school and fishing off the rocks with his uncle, cooking has been in his blood.
Driven by a desire to do better each day, David brings a dedication and fire to the kitchen. Now as the new owner and operator at Buon Ricordo, the iconic Sydney dining experience where he has been the Head Chef for the last 5 years, he has a chance to look back on his journey.
"I have made Buon Ricordo my home. It's more than just a job for me," says David reflecting on what it means to take the helm since the announcement of Armando Percuoco's retirement.