Chef
Frank Falcinelli

New York

About Frank Falcinelli

Chef Frank Falcinelli is the chef/co-owner of Frankies Spuntino and Prime Meats, both in New York City. He owes his passion for cooking to his Italian grandmother, whose kitchen produced the aromas and flavors that would shape his professional life.

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My Venues

Accolades

Nominee for Best American Cookbook: Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual
James Beard Foundation
Two Stars (Prime Meats)
The New York Times

ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in NYC

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Where I Go Out

Razor clam crudo

Esca

$$$$, Italian, Seafood, Midtown

"These are sweet and meaty razor clams chunked up and tossed with mint, scallions, lemon, lime, and olive oil. This really takes the clam to new heights."

Chef

Frank Falcinelli

Prime Meats, Frankies Spuntino

Yellowfin tuna, foie gras, & toasted baguette

Le Bernardin

$$$$, French, Reservations, Wine Bar, Full Bar, Seafood, Midtown

"This dish is a great combination of foie gras, croutons, raw tuna, and olive oil."

Chef

Frank Falcinelli

Prime Meats, Frankies Spuntino

Dry aged côte de bœuf

Minetta Tavern

$$$, Burgers, Modern, American, Steakhouse, Greenwich Village

"The côte de bœuf is the benchmark for all other steaks in this city, and that Black Label burger has a really great blend of meat. What does he put in there?"

Chef

Frank Falcinelli

Prime Meats, Frankies Spuntino

At My Venues

Cavatelli

Frankies 457 Spuntino

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Wine Bar, Full Bar, Breakfast, Italian, Carroll Gardens

"This is one insanely simple and deeply satisfying pasta dish. It's also totally New York City, and I love that. It's equally as great if you're sitting at a table at one of the Frankies or if you're eating it ice-cold from a to-go box straight out of the fridge at 3:30 a.m., while using your fingers as utensils."