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May 15, 2014
Chef Marc Forgione has just released his newest cookbook with personal tales of his journey along the way. You’ll find dishes like his signature Chili Lobster and Texas Toast and his Duck Sausage that he made in the Next Iron Chef finale. He includes family photos and features some of his industry friends like spice master Lior Lev Sercarz, meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda and fisherman Alex Villani of Blue Moon Fish.
There are how to instructions, pro tips and recipes that range from easy to “are you kidding” intimidating. The Iron Chef talks about the new book and gives his neighborhood eating and drinking guide.
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Chef Forgione’s Neighborhood
Chef Marc Forgione’s New Cookbook + His Neighborhood Guide
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Cookbook
Marc Forgione: Recipes and Stories from the Acclaimed Chef and Restaurant
BUY: Amazon.com | Powell’s Books
Restaurants
Marc Forgione
134 Reade Street
New York, NY 10013
T: 212.941.9401
Khe-Yo
157 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
T: 212.587.1089
American Cut
363 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
T: 212.226.4736
There are how to instructions, pro tips and recipes that range from easy to complex. The Iron Chef talks about the new book and gives his neighborhood eating and drinking guide.
Q. What was the inspiration for the new book and including your personal stories?
A. I wanted people to know about the struggles I went through with getting to where I am today. Restaurant Marc Forgione has been open now for almost 6 years, but it really almost didn’t survive. I think a lot of people assume that because of my dad everything was laid out for me, but opening my first restaurant was the most life-threatening experience I've ever been through. I just felt like this was an important story to tell because I want young chefs to understand that when things get difficult you just have to keep at it.
Q. The recipes have a range from easy to more advanced. Which recipes can you recommend for a less advanced home cook and which for a pro?
A. My mother said it best, ‘you really have to figure out how I cook.’ It’s like dancing, once you get my moves, you’ll be able to keep up with me. I would start with the Spring Caesar Salad or the Marinated Cherry Tomatoes from the halibut and slowly, once you start to figure out where I’m coming from, in no time you’ll be making the Hampshire Pork Tenderloin or Suckling Pig Face.
Chef’s Neighborhood Guide
Blue Moon Fish
Photograph courtesy of Blue Moon Fish
Tribeca Greenmarket
This market is very special to me. Alex from Blue Moon Fish, Tom from Stokes Farms -- these are all the farmers / purveyors that I’ve been using for a long time.
Saturdays 8am - 3pm
Greenwich Street b/w Chambers & Duane Streets
www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/manhattan/tribeca
Bánh Mi Saigon Bakery
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Bánh Mi Saigon Bakery
I’m addicted to the #1 spicy banh mi. I could eat one everyday for the rest of my life. Every time I come here, I think I’m going to try something different and then I smell it and I get the craving for the number one.
198 Grand Street | T: 212.941.1541 | www.banhmisaigonnyc.com
Peasant
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Peasant
This is one of my go-to spots. I love coming here as much as possible and I always know I’m going to have a great meal. The food is soulful and smokey. You know when you order the sardines out of the oven that they are going to be delicious. The baby octopus with the chilies - I just love it!
194 Elizabeth Street | T: 212.965.9511 [Book a Table] | www.peasantnyc.com
Laughing Man Coffee CEO David Steingard
Photograph courtesy of Laughing Man Coffee
Laughing Man Coffee
I recently discovered Laughing Man Coffee on Duane Street. It's conveniently right in the middle of my three restaurants. It’s in a closet-sized space, but they make really good (and well-caffeinated) coffee and espresso.
184 Duane Street | T: 212.680.1111 | www.laughingmancheckout.com
Negroni at Ward 111
Photograph courtesy of Ward 111 | Photo Credit: Paul Wagtouicz
Ward 111 + Smith and Mills
They are both on rotation when I feel like having a great cocktail after service.
Ward 3 | 111 Reade Street | T: 212.240.9194 | www.ward3tribeca.com
Smith & Mills | 71 N Moore Street | T: 212.226.2515 | www.smithandmills.com
Mother’s Ruin
Photograph courtesy of Mother’s Ruin
Mother’s Ruin
If I’m ever at an event in Soho, this is usually where I go when it’s done. Great drinks, great atmosphere.
18 Spring Street | www.mothersruinnyc.com
Cocktails at Mulberry Project
Photograph courtesy of Mulberry Project
Mulberry Project
I like to stop into Mulberry Project for a quick drink on my way home.
149 Mulberry Street | T: 646.448.4536 | www.projectgroupnyc.com
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