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Greek chef masters Italian delicacies

What happens when a Greek chef is involved in opening an Italian restaurant? New York's Abboccato restaurant! Jim Botsacos, the executive chef at the acclaimed Greek restaurant Molyvos, decided to try his hand at something new, so he spent months studying Italian cuisine in Italy. He was invited on "Today" to share these dishes from Abboccato, which recently opened in midtown Manhattan. Here are t
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What happens when a Greek chef is involved in opening an Italian restaurant? New York's Abboccato restaurant! Jim Botsacos, the executive chef at the acclaimed Greek restaurant Molyvos, decided to try his hand at something new, so he spent months studying Italian cuisine in Italy. He was invited on "Today" to share these dishes from Abboccato, which recently opened in midtown Manhattan. Here are the recipes.



Buffalo-milk mozzarella served with olive oil, blood orange and basil, persimmon compote, and balsamic vinegar  

and the balsamic vinegar last, at two o’clock).  Repeat with seven plates, and serve.





Pasta with pancetta, Pecorino Romano, eggs, and black pepper







Pan roasted black bass, grilled artichokes, roasted garlic, and salsa verde