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Galen Zamarra

New York, NY, United States

Chef/ Owner at Almanac

Summary

I am the Chef/ Owner of Mas (farmhouse), a small fine dining, farm to table restaurant in New York City's West Village and the recently opened Almanac Restaurant, a Hyper- Seasonal approach to fine dining. I consult for the Belgium restaurant group EXKi. I am involved with the local chapter of SlowFood, shop at all the local farmer's markets for my house and restaurants.

Work history

  • Chef/ Owner
    Almanac
    New York, United States, 2014 - Present
  • Consulting Chef
    EXKi NY
    New York, United States, 2013 - Present
  • Chef/ Owner
    Mas(farmhouse)
    New York, United States, 2004 - Present
  • Chef/ Owner
    Mas(la grillade)
    New York, United States, 2012 - 2014
  • Chef de Cuisine
    Bouley Restaurant
    New York, United States, 1995 - 2001
  • Entremetier
    L'Arpege
    Paris, France, 1996 - 1997

Training

  • Culinary Institute of America
    Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
    Hyde Park, United States, 1994

Location

New York, NY, United States

Cuisines

  • American
  • Classical French
  • New American

Methods

  • Braising
  • Grilled
  • Nose to Tail
  • Pan Fried
  • Poached
  • Roasted
  • Seafood
  • Stewed
  • Wine Pairings

Diets

  • Allergy-Friendly
  • New Mothers
  • Vegetarian

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