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Alfred Portale

Culinary Director

Chef Alfred Portale is a three-time James Beard Award Winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and pioneer in the New American Cuisine movement. In 1985, Portale took the reins as Executive Chef and Partner at Gotham Bar and Grill and brought the restaurant to new heights during his 30-year tenure with his beautiful plating and insistence on high quality ingredients. In 2019, he opened his namesake, Portale Restaurant, in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood. Beyond his culinary endeavors, Chef Portale actively contributes to charitable causes, holding positions on the councils of City Harvest and Citymeals on Wheels. His philanthropic involvement reflects his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the culinary sphere. Chef Portale’s outstanding culinary achievements have garnered him numerous accolades, including five three-star reviews from The New York Times and a prestigious Michelin Star that he has proudly maintained over the years.