
Chef Ryan Bartlow, a Chicago native, honed his craft at MK, NAHA, Akelarre in Spain, and Alinea before moving to New York in 2007 to work at Momofuku Ssam Bar, Frankies Spuntino, and Quality Eats. Now Chef Owner of Ernesto’s and Bartolo, he blends Michelin-level technique with a passion for bold, authentic, and fresh local flavors.