MODE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Alan Barmaper is a co- founder/partner in Hospitality Advance International, AB Hospitality, Connected Hospitality, and founder / president of Barmaper & Associates.
Steven Zobel is a born and bred New Yorker who is quiet, low-key and unassuming. He is also without question, one of New York's most underrated chefs. Steve has used his culinary ability to explore other cities throughout the country, picking up a serious set of chops along the way. Stops included New Orleans, Boston and Martha's Vineyard where he spent 6 summers at the legendary Black Dog Tavern. The Sign of the Dove was next up for Steve, soaking up knowledge like a sponge from Andy D'Amico. Steven was then named Executive Chef at Contrapunto working for the famed Santos family. In the fall of 2000, Steven received the call to be the Executive Chef at Triomphe and the rest is history. Triomphe has garnered an incredible amount of critical press under Chef Zobel. The New York Times and the New York Observer gave Steven ** stars. Crains awarded Triomphe ** 1/2 stars. New York Magazine awarded Triomphe "Best Theatre District restaurant" and Time Out New York stated that Triomphe is the most impressive of the theatre district's burgeoning crop of French eateries. The cuisine is now American-French. Steven is dedicated to using the freshest ingredients possible; and the menu is determined by the seasons. The cuisine is light and flavorful with French technique leading the way.
Steve Zobel is a delight to watch in action and his personality is genuine as he truly cares about every ingredient and every dish before it leaves for the dining room. Triomphe is a special restaurant with a jewel box style setting that makes romantic dining a natural along with business dining in the popular midtown business district. Triomphe is one of New York's best kept secrets. Try it for yourself and you will see what we mean.