“Carbone is the show. It's not the dinner before the show.” - Jeff Zalaznick

In this chapter of Assouline’s Culture Lounge, we’re getting a taste of cuisine with renowned chef Mario Carbone and restaurateur Jeff Zalaznick. Mario and Jeff share how a joint love of Italian-American food led to the creation of Carbone, explain how the word “yes” is at the core of what they do, and describe the first meals that sparked their love of cuisine and the last suppers they dream of having.

1:21 - Kindred spirits become business partners

3:09 - Creating Carbone

6:55 - Paying homage to Italian American restaurants

7:40 - Captain Camp: How to serve a table at Carbone

10:50 - Challenging fine dining trends 

17:41 - The last suppers

20:34 - The first meal that sparked a love of cuisine

24:30 - Advice for wannabe restaurateurs

Stick around until the end for a fun bit of trivia about the history of rainbow cookies.

For more inspiration and a video version of this chapter, head to Assouline.com, where culture meets luxury.

À bientôt!

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