Marc Forgione
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Marc Forgione is an acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur known for his bold yet approachable American and Italian cuisine. A native of Bellerose, New York, Forgione began cooking alongside his father, culinary legend Larry Forgione, at just 16. After earning a degree from UMASS Amherst, he honed his skills under celebrated chefs such as Kazuto Matsusaka,... READ MORE
Marc Forgione is an acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur known for his bold yet approachable American and Italian cuisine. A native of Bellerose, New York, Forgione began cooking alongside his father, culinary legend Larry Forgione, at just 16. After earning a degree from UMASS Amherst, he honed his skills under celebrated chefs such as Kazuto Matsusaka, Patricia Yeo, and Laurent Tourondel, and trained in France under Michelin-starred chef Michel Guérard. Forgione gained national recognition after winning Season 3 of “The Next Iron Chef” in 2010 and has since become a fixture in New York City’s dining scene with Restaurant Marc Forgione in Tribeca and Peasant in Nolita.
Throughout his career, Chef Forgione has garnered numerous accolades, including a Michelin star three years in a row and a two-star review from The New York Times. Forgione continues to influence the modern American dining experience and in partnership with Apres Cru, he founded Respect Hospitality to oversee his current restaurants and new projects. Donating his time to worthy charitable causes, Marc acts as a Chef Ambassador for Chefs for Kids Cancer, City Harvest and Feeding America.
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