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Gene Tang hired Joseph Arena as 1515 Restaurant’s new executive chef in February, a move that reflected his penchant for bringing in young talent that appreciates the restaurant’s combination of classical fine-dining technique with modern culinary sleight of hand. Back in 1997, when Tang opened 1515 in the century-old storefront that once housed the legendary Cafe Giovanni, Arena was a kid on the East Coast getting his first taste of the food that would turn him from a picky eater into a passionate cook and explorer of flavors. And now, almost two decades later, Arena’s culinary training and natural curiosity make him a great fit for 1515’s upscale yet playful style.

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