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Inside Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's Restaurant

Newly crowned Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli gives a tour of Butter Restaurant in New York City, where she's the executive chef.

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The Newest Iron Chef

Iron Chef Guarnaschelli is the executive chef at the Butter Restaurants in New York City. She’s also a veteran judge on Chopped. Returning for a chance at redemption, Chef Guarnaschelli survived all eight of the Chairman’s intense challenges and was crowned the newest Iron Chef.

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Butter Restaurant's Great Room

Butter opened in March 2002 and features a large photographic mural of a birch forest, softly illuminating the room from the back wall.

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A Giant Butter Dish

In a recent interview with the Iron Chef, she called the restaurant's rounded vaulted ceilings, "her own giant butter dish." With the warm yellow hues, we don't blame her.

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The Bar

Diners can enjoy a casual meal at the 12-seat bar or sip on cocktails like the Butter Martini, 415 Manhattan and Mickey Blue Eyes.

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In Her Element

Chef Guarnaschelli's menu features local and seasonal ingredients sourced from various local farmers.

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The Birch Room

The owners wanted to create a restaurant with the best of both worlds: a formal dining space upstairs and a more casual dining experience located downstairs.

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The Birch Room Bar

The Birch Room is infused with a red glow and features an extensive wine rack. Guests enjoying themselves at the downstairs bar can usually find themselves being entertained by a DJ.

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Coat of Arms

Chef Guarnaschelli wears many hats: mom, executive chef, Chopped judge and now an Iron Chef. "I feel very passionate about maintaining the same level of standard and respect for the food as an Iron Chef myself."

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