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Our team members submitted questions for Cellaio Steak’s Celebrity Chef, Scott Conant! Check out our first Resorts World Insider Q&A:
Scott Conant brings flawless technique and an unwavering passion for creating soulful food in a convivial atmosphere. With a career spanning more than 35 years, a portfolio of acclaimed restaurants, cookbooks, television shows, and an ever-expanding brand, Conant has established himself as one of the world’s leading chefs.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Conant built a reputation for outstanding leadership and culinary creativity early in his career, running the kitchens of famed Italian spots such as il Toscanaccio, Chianti and City Eatery, all of which earned glowing reviews throughout his tenure.
Conant officially put his name on the map in 2002 when he opened the beloved L’Impero in Manhattan, which garnered a three-star review from The New York Times, the title of “Best New Restaurant” from the James Beard Foundation and praise from top publications such as Gourmet and Food & Wine.
Following the success of L’Impero, Conant opened Alto, an elegant Italian restaurant in midtown Manhattan, to great acclaim, and in 2004 was named a “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine. Always looking to raise the bar, Conant eventually moved on to bring his own vision of sophisticated Italian cooking to life. While no longer affiliated, Scott opened Scarpetta in NYC, which was nominated by the James Beard Foundation in early 2009 for “Best New Restaurants in America.” Conant went on to build the Scarpetta brand to national acclaim with restaurants in New York City, Miami, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and published The Scarpetta Cookbook, inspired by dishes from the restaurant.
In April 2018, he debuted our Italian steakhouse Cellaio here at Resorts World Catskills!
Conant is known to fans worldwide for his Food Network appearances, including his long-running role as a judge on “Chopped” for over a decade and frequent co-host on “Beat Bobby Flay.” In addition, Conant has made frequent guest appearances on “The Today Show,” “Rachael Ray Show,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” and “Good Morning America,” among others.
