New York Revival: Iron Chef Marc Forgione Celebrates Old New York With His Distinct Flair
The prolific restaurateur and chef knows what it takes to make it in the city—and is making moves to preserve its legacy
Chef, restaurateur, and native New Yorker Marc Forgione has become a fixture in the city's dining scene since opening his first eponymous restaurant in 2008. Evan Sung
Being a chef, says Marc Forgione, is kind of like living in New York. “You either love it or hate it; it’s a tough city that forces you to earn the right to enjoy it, it sort of forces you to become tough.”
Forgione loves both—and has certainly done the work to enjoy them.
Crystal Shi
Home and Food Editor
Crystal Shi is the home and food editor for The Epoch Times. She is a journalist based in New York City.