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Once a month The Pierre Hotel in New York hosts a Chef’s Social Club, where 10 guests dine enjoy a special menu created by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju and Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano.
Food photos by Battman, all others by Kara Chin
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- Angus Beef Negimaki with Soy & Ginger, Wasabi Avocado Cream, and Daikon Salad by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Tuna Carpaccio with a Tamarind Soy Sauce, Mango-Basil Gazpacho, and Palm Hearts Salad from Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Warm & Crispy Chocolate Cake with a Saffron Kulfi Pop, Cardamom Ginger Truffles, and Apricot Confit by Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano
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- Saku Tuna Two Ways: Sashimi of Tuna with Tomatoes, Coconut, Chili Oil and Ceviche of Tuna with Yuzu, Green Apple, and Rice Paper Chips from Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Garlic & Kefir Scented Tiger Shrimp with Thai Curry Sauce and Hearts of Palm Salad by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Asian Trio by Michael Mignano, Executive Pastry Chef. Coconut & Honeydew “Sago-tini”, Banana Spring Rolls with Saki Cream, Sesame Brittle Ice Cream Sandiwich and Matcha Macarons
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- Chicken Samosas in Cumin Scented Pastry, with Mint & Tamarind Chutneys by Executive Chef Ashfer Biji
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- Duck Confit Pot Stickers with Oyster Sauce, Ginger & Scallions, Soy Dipping & Ripe Chili Sauce by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- The Pierre Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano (left), Executive Chef Ashfer Biju (right) with Battman
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- Executive Chef Ashfer Biju takes a shot for Instagram
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- Battman shoots Mignano’s dessert: Choc Cake and Saffron Kulfi Pop
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- Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano checks on Battman’s progress
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- Lighting for Asian Trio by Michael Mignano
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- Sometimes you have to get a little perspective. Battman frames the shot.
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- Here’s the shot!
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- Exec Pastry Chef Michael Mignano prepares the Asian Trio dessert
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- Mignano approves Battman’s photo
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- Exec Chef Ashfer Biju makes sure the samosas look their best. Battman behind the lense.
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- Battman and Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Executive Chef Ashfer Biju making everything spic and span
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- A chat among Battman, Biju and Mignano
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- A behind-the-scenes shot of the photo shoot
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- Battman says ‘hello’ to Executive Chef Massimo Bebber of Sirio Ristorante
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.
