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Behind The Scenes Of NYC’s Most 'Cinematic' Italian Restaurant | Fasano | Forbes All-Star Eateries
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8:55Now PlayingRestauranteur Gero Fasano’s journey to Manhattan was never a straight line. It began in 1980s London, where as young film student—surrounded by the music of David Bowie and the visual mastery of Coppola—he learned that lighting and atmosphere are just as vital as the script. When a sudden family crisis brought him back to Brazil, Fasano traded movie sets for the dining room to reclaim his family's legacy. After a "disastrous" first attempt at trendy Nouvelle cuisine, he pivoted back to the 100% Italian tradition he was born into, rooting his empire in the signature Milanese elegance that defines the brand today.
Now, Fasano New York stands as the culmination of that lifelong dream. For Fasano, a restaurant isn’t just about the meal; it is a cinematic environment designed to transform every guest into a "richer, more charming" version of themselves. In the kitchen, Tuscan-born Chef Nicola Fedeli honors this vision with a relentless focus on the origin of every dish. Whether it’s the delicate crunch of fried Lacrimella capers from Sicily on the Vitello Tonnato or the world-class Mazara del Vallo red shrimp paired with homemade spaghetti and Bottarga, every plate is a scene-stealing masterpiece of Fasano’s 50-year legacy.
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