Jason Hall, Chef de Cuisine at three-star, innovative New American restaurant Gotham Bar and Grill. Chef Hill has worked along side of the most celebrated chefs in the country, like Michael Mina, Marco Canora, Tom Colicchio, Michael Psilakis and now, Alfred Portale. Three-star, Michelin Star Restaurant, Classic New York, Celebrated Chefs, West Village, New York, University Place, 12th Street
Chef Alfred Portale | Gotham Bar & Grill
January 15, 2010
Who
Alfred Portale, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of three-star, innovative New American restaurant, Gotham Bar and Grill.
Why
He was on the forefront of sourcing farm-fresh ingredients. Alum chefs who’ve worked with him include: Tom Valente, David Walzog, Bill Telepan, Wylie Dufresne and Tom Colicchio.
Photograph courtesy of Gotham Bar & Grill
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