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Ryan Bartlow

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.

Jul 23, 2026

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8 min read

Open Kitchen

From a sweltering West Village dining room to a farmers market in Carmel, the chef and owner of New York’s Bartolo and Ernesto’s reflects on a broken AC, cooking in California, and the real reason he can’t say no to guest-chef gigs (hint: It’s not just about the money).

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