Interview with Chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske of Contra and Wildair, New York

Chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske opened Contra in 2012 in the Lower East Side neighborhood, showcasing a regularly-changing tasting menu-style format—Jeremiah in charge of the savory dishes while Fabian helmed the dessert and bread program. The restaurant was a welcome addition to the city’s diverse restaurant scene and was recognized by the New York Times’ restaurant critic Pete Wells, who named Contra one of The 10 Best New Restaurants of 2014. In the summer of 2015, they opened their second project Wildair, a casual bistro located two doors down with a strong emphasis on natural wines and simple fare. Wildair was nominated for Best New Restaurant 2016 by the James Beard Foundation, and Jeremiah and Fabian were among Food & Wine’s 2016 Best New Chefs.

Find more information about Worlds of Flavor at https://www.worldsofflavor.com/
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————
The Culinary Institute of America: https://www.ciachef.edu
The CIA at Copia: https://www.ciaatcopia.com
CIA Restaurant Group: https://www.ciarestaurantgroup.com
CIA Food Enthusiasts programs: https://www.ciafoodies.com
CIA ProChef: https://www.ciaprochef.com

Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.