Ignacio Mattos

Ignacio Mattos grew up in Uruguay, worked with Francis Mallmann, built his skills at Zuni Café and Chez Panisse, and was the chef at Il Buco in New York for five years before striking out on his own. In addition to Estela, he owns Café Altro Paradiso and Flora Bar and Flora Coffee at the Met Breuer, all in New York City.
 
Gabe Ulla is a New York–based writer who has collaborated with a number of noted chefs and contributed to publications including WSJ Magazine, Saveur, and Town & Country.