Fueled by passion, determination and a flair for creativity, Paul Bazzini is a highly respected chef and entrepreneur, known for his steadfast dedication and commitment to his craft.
Bazzini learned at a young age at the hands of his chef-grandfather and many other Chef family members working in their New York City and upstate NY restaurants, bars, butcher shops, bakeries and fish stores.
Bazzini is an alum of such notable NYC restaurants including Bouley, Park Avenue Café, Destinee, Tatou, Tam Tam Bistro, Butterfield 81, The Vinegar Factory, The Four Seasons as well as Chez Mélange and Osteria GG in Los Angeles.
Bazzini and Natalie Brody opened Decade on Sutton Place in NYC to much fanfare and praise including Bazzini being named a “Top Ten Best New Chefs” by Sheldon Landwehr of The New York Post. 3 star reviews from Crains NY, The CBS dining Diary, Time Out NY, as well as Gael Greene of NY Magazine naming him to her year end “Best Of “ list.
Bazzini is a 4-time James Beard Foundation featured Chef as well as a James Beard Foundation “Rising Stars of the Millennium”. Bazzini was part of the culinary team for the Pierre Franey birthday celebration at legendary Tavern on the Green, hosted by Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. He has catered numerous celebrity events including movie and TV cast shows for the “Sopranos”, Law and Order”, “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Grammy Awards”.
Bazzini has put his passion and experience to creating many concepts including diverse retail concepts, gastropubs, wine and tapas bars, steakhouses and all types of fine dining restaurants.
Our dress code is smart casual, please no sleeveless shirts for me and no baseball caps. When placing a reservation for 5 people or more we require $25.00 per person deposit to hold the reservation. You will only be charged if you do not cancel the reservation at least 24 hours in advance. If you arrive with fewer guests than indicated in your reservation, you may be charged $25.00 per person for each guest that did not show. Calling ahead to change you reservation will eliminate any charge. Due to limited seating, we ask all parties to limit their seating time as follows: 1-2 people 1.5 hours / 2-4 people 2 hours / 5-6 people 2.5 hours / 7-up 3 hours.
OUR POLICY
Our dress code is smart casual, please no sleeveless shirts for me and no baseball caps. When placing a reservation for 5 people or more we require $25.00 per person deposit to hold the reservation. You will only be charged if you do not cancel the reservation at least 24 hours in advance. If you arrive with fewer guests than indicated in your reservation, you may be charged $25.00 per person for each guest that did not show. Calling ahead to change you reservation will eliminate any charge. Due to limited seating, we ask all parties to limit their seating time as follows: 1-2 people 1.5 hours / 2-4 people 2 hours / 5-6 people 2.5 hours / 7-up 3 hours.
OUR TENT
Our large decorated tent offers a well ventilated space with socially distanced tables in a beautiful heated environment. We can accommodate guests in any weather condition whether it be snow, rain or shine. Our tent can also be utilized for private events - please inquire.
