Dinner for two at Butter Restaurant.  415 Lafayette Street, New York City

In March 2002, Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva opened their first restaurant, Butter, to the public. Featuring a unique design, Butter represents a new breed of American Restaurants. Richie and Scott were inspired by the idea of giving the best of both worlds in one space: a formal dining atmosphere upstairs with great food and a more "laid back" area downstairs for the casual diner.

Alexandra Guarnaschelli's extensive background in French cooking makes her a fitting choice as the chef at Butter, where she combines her creative impulses with her experience.