Celebrity Chefs Judy Joo and Mark Strausman Chat Life In and Out of the Kitchen
usmagazine.comCelebrity chefs Judy Joo and Mark Strausman sat down to chat about his impressive culinary career, celebrity clientele, favorite foods and more.Strausman, 67, is the proud owner of New York City hotspot, Mark’s Off Madison (M.O.M.) The eaterie — which is best known for its homemade and authentic New York bagel — is a must-visit summer locale, thanks to its gorgeous patio space.“The patio is almost the same size as the restaurants.
It’s not on the street but adjacent to the building, so we have an authentic outdoor cafe,” the chef exclusively tells Joo, 48, in the latest edition of Us Weekly about his restaurant, which was named one of the best 100 restaurants in NYC by the New York Times. “It is a fantastic [honor] and I wish my mother was alive to see it.
I work hard without any expectations … so it makes it worthwhile when things like that happen.”Read more of Strauman and Joo’s chat below:Joo: You’re best known for creating the iconic Fred’s at Barneys.
When did you realize that being a restaurateur was your calling?Strausman: Glenn Bernbaum was the one who inspired me.
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