“When someone gives you a menu, you can tell just by the ingredients, and whatever they’re putting on it whether they’re the right fit or not,” Elaina said. Pitched as a young, energetic, and creative talent who can put out hundreds of covers, Elaina and Rosanna took a chance and hired him without having him cook a single dish for them first. People want to escape, and they can come to our restaurant to do it”Īnother stellar addition has been Chef Ben Kacmarcik, previously of Pastis, who the Scotto sisters heard about through a former chef. “There are nights where impromptu dancing on the street happens and the vibe is just there. “People are so happy to be out,” Rosanna said. Happen upon Fresco by Scotto on East 52nd Street and the scene could easily pass as a postcard from Italy, featuring lush lemon trees, verdant plant life and suspended twinkling lights.
The vibe-another city within the city- is thanks to world famous party planner Larry Scott whose talent for ambiance turned Fresco’s everyday sidewalk seating into a destination. Now people are lining up at six o’clock to get into the restaurant,” Rosanna said. There were nights when we had five customers in the restaurant. When we did reopen, we were almost completely empty. “When COVID hit we were in a very desperate situation,” Elaina said. Inspired by the Italian island of Capri known for its enticing cuisine, awe-inspiring coastline and electric blue waters, the Scotto sisters have turned Fresco by Scotto into a culinary escape in the heart of the city, complete with lemon trees. With a business hovering on the brink of bankruptcy, sisters and co-owners Elaina and Rosanna Scotto launched a major reimagine. Serving the bustling business scene in Midtown since 1993, the family-owned and operated eatery suddenly faced mounting bills and permanent closure amidst the pandemic. While it’s typically a faux pas to employ a cliché in writing, the revival and adaptation of Midtown Manhattan restaurant Fresco by Scotto reveals a bona fide ‘when life gives you lemons’ moment- literally.
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