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**** Executive Chef Massimo Sola of MAMO Restaurant Wins Il Primo 2016’s Best Pasta in Manhattan **** Fine Dining AT Mamo Italian food in New York has seen an increased level of sophistication in recent years, with a number of talented chefs bringing traditional techniques, experience and products to this food metropolis. A competition that gathers all of these chefs for the utmost challenge is Il Primo Manhattan, in collaboration with Association of New York Chefs (AICNY), which features 70 chefs from the best Italian restaurants all over New York City. This year’s proud winner, who won over the jury of Italian and American food critics, was Michelin-Starred Executive Chef Massimo Sola of MAMO restaurant. Chef Sola’s winning dish was an exquisite spin on a traditional pasta carbonara, or as the judges called it, a “quasi carbonara” made with finesse and elegance. Those who want to experience Massimo Sola’s award-winning pasta dishes can visit celebrity ...

New York's Best Burger Mamo Lunch diners can now enjoy a 3-course prix fixe lunch at renowned restaurant MAMO New York for only $28 Mondays through Fridays. Starters include favorites such as Peperoni dolci grigliati con farcia al tonno (grilled red peppers stuffed with tuna), Supplì di riso e insalata di finocchi (rice croquettes and fennels salad), Come a Capri (tomatoes, burrata, baby romaine salad, olives), Tartare di pescato su panzanella (fresh fish tartare on panzanella), Zuppa del giorno (soup of the day) and a traditional Niçoise salad with baby arugula, romaine lettuce, frissé, eggs, anchovies, tuna, french beans and potatoes.  Main courses offered range from classics such as Lasagne alla Bolognese and Pizza Margherita to MAMO’s signature Raviolini al tartufo (ravioli with truffles), Tagliata di filetto e salsa al vino rosso (sliced beef filet and red wine sauce) and the popular MAMO burger, featuring a wagyu beef patty with fresh truffles and foie gras,...