Cosme, New York, NY (Latin)
Chef: Enrique Olvera
Enrique Olvera is a Mexican Chef who quickly became widely recognized in America after his appearance on Season Two of the Netflix documentary, Chef’s Table. Both classically trained and experienced in gastronomy, Olvera strives to take centuries-old Mexican traditions, infusing them with a modern vibe, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, and a focus on flavor and presentation.
Located in Manhattan, Cosme seeks to redefine where the best Mexican food can be found. Cosme offers both a more elegant dining area for those looking for a more intimate dining experience, and a bar for guests who desire a more casual atmosphere. Cosme uses ingredients sourced locally from the Hudson Valley area to develop their dishes that are rooted deeply in Mexican flavor and tradition. Served tapas style, guests are welcome to and encouraged to try as many items on the menu as they would like. Diners can choose from staple dishes such as Mole and Flat Iron Steak, to more unique dishes such as Cosme’s famous Abalone Tostada and Duck Carnitas to name only a few. A visit to Cosme would not be complete without a sampling of its renowned desserts, most notably, the Husk Meringue, Corn Mousse that will leave you wanting to come back for more. The chefs at Cosme believe that cocktails should enhance but never take away from the flavors of the dishes and offer a comprehensive cocktail menu with Mexican classics such as the Margarita and Paloma, and more unique cocktails like the Agua Miel and El Ninja Mezcal based drinks. Anyone looking to experience traditional Mexican flavors created with local, fresh ingredients, in a trendy, upscale environment is sure not to be disappointed when visiting Cosme.
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Website: www.cosmenyc.com
Phone: (212) 913-9659
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Tony Lagana
Chef Tony is a 42-year veteran of the food industry and is often known by his peers as “The New Product Guru.” Throughout his illustrious culinary career, he’s earned several notable titles and positions including Acquisition International’s “Most Influential Product Development Expert, U.S.” in 2019.
In 1997, Tony also founded Culinary Systems Inc., a group of culinary consultants that assist with culinary training, restaurant start-ups, concept development, and more. Since then, Tony and his team have generated over two billion dollars in sales for their clients in restaurants, retail, and manufacturing.
The strategic, technical, and culinary skills of Tony and his team can be seen on the menus of national chains, in the portfolio of national food manufacturers, and on the grocery shelves of products produced by major retail companies.