Chef Matt grew up in a sprawling Italian-Irish-German family in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Decades span between his parents and their oldest & youngest siblings, but everyone found common ground in the kitchen. Food has always been Chef Matt’s love language.
It’s his core belief that people are made to connect, and that good food makes fast friends.
Some of Chef Matt’s favorite dishes he’s created this year are featured here.
Pork Belly | Charred Salsa Verde, Pickled Veg, Squash Blossom, Goat Cheese Ricotta, PepitasChicken Pot Pie Tortellini | Truffle, Carrot, English Pea, Pearl Onion, Pot Pie BrodoDuck & PancakesCrab Taco | Jicama, Pickled Papaya, Shaved Jalepeño, Poblano Pepita Salsa, Cilantro, Pomegranate, Crispy TortillaHoney Comb CandyRoasted Root Hash | Two Eggs Any Style (Served on our brunch shared plates menu)Roasted Organic Chicken | Caramelized Onion Au Jus (Served on our dinner proteins menu)Maple Roasted Squash | Candied Ginger Mascarpone, Pepitas (Served on our dinner vegetable menu, and Chef’s favorite dish of the year.)
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