The Nolita Guide: A Local’s Map to the Best Restaurants, Bars and Shops
The downtown neighborhood that fashion built, the Italians never left and the rest of us keep trying to crack—here's where to eat, drink and shop in Nolita.
Ignacio Mattos
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Chef of the Year, 2013
Stein’s pick: One of the pleasures of watching Floyd Mayweather fight is how well he adjusts mid-fight. It’s a tough thing to do, to let go of one strategy and embrace another. Ignacio Mattos flamed out at Isa back in 2012. His food there was too weird, brilliant yet remote. After a brief hibernation, he opened Estela with Thomas Carter as a changed chef. Still brilliant, but now accessible, Mr. Mattos’ ability to evolve, to realize he could be true to his own vision while altering it, earns him Chef of the Year.
And Now for His Next Trick: At Estela, Ignacio Mattos Delivers Foodie Magic
Any follower of recent restaurant palace intrigue will remember Ignacio Mattos, the Uruguayan chef and co-owner of the new restaurant
