Hanger Steak with Brandied Cherries

Posted on 02. Tue, 2010 by grace in Meat

Hamachi Sashimi with Kalamansi & Green Papaya

Posted on 02. Tue, 2010 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Fish, Japanese

Craig Koketsu

Posted on 02. Tue, 2010 by grace in Chefs

Quality Meats 57 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 212-371-7777 Park Avenue 100 E 63rd St New York, NY 10065 (212) 644-1900 Craig Koketsu fostered his passion for precision, knowledge, and flavor by working with acclaimed chefs from diverse backgrounds at some of America’s top restaurants. As executive chef of Quality Meats, Koketsu draws from his experience to create a rustic New American menu that features innovative interpretations of classic flavors. Koketsu started at Stars in Palo Alto, California working with renowned chefs Jeremiah Tower and Joyce Goldstein. After moving through all the posts in the kitchen, he received the distinction of being named banquet chef for all private events at Stars, which allowed him to create more intricate [...]

Interview with Craig Koketsu

Posted on 02. Tue, 2010 by grace in Interviews/Stories

Nominated as one of the Best Chef in New York City for the 2010 James Beard Awards , Craig Koketsu fostered his passion for precision, knowledge, and flavor by working with acclaimed chefs. Currently the Executive Chef for Quality Meats and Park Avenue, Koketsu came to New York from Northern California to work under Gray Kunz and later with Christian Delouvrier at the famed restaurant Lespinasse. NAC: Congratulations on being nominated a semifinalist for the 2010 James Beard Awards for Best Chef in NYC…the Oscars of the culinary world. What does it feel like to be in the same category as Wylie Durfresne, Michael Anthony, Naomichi Yusuda among other great chefs in the big apple? I know it’s a cliché, [...]