Michael White
June 10, 2014
Marcus Samuelsson
June 12, 2014
“I’m a scorpion by [astrological] sign: October 30, 1979, but the reason I got my scorpion tattoos is because I’m an extremist. I’m very extreme at one point. And at times, I’m very, very fragile and sweet. I’m your best friend, you know? My creations, my works of art are so gentle. It takes a lot of time and effort.”
Raphael Abrahante is a chef at Thalassa.
Interview by Kara Chin; first and third photo by Kara Chin, second photo by Battman
Battman
Alan Batt, better known in the culinary world as simply Battman, began his career as a photographer in 1981 shooting photos of city scenes and landmark sites of New York City. He began taking food photography in 2001, and has since become one of New York City's most recognizable culinary personalities. Battman is often seen riding his bicycle up and down the streets of Manhattan as he travels to and from photo shoots and meetings with the chefs.
