Belmont Park | courtesy Populous
Marc Forgione has been named Signature Chef at the new Belmont Park, New York Racing Association, Levy, and Elevate jointly announced Thursday. Forgione will develop and execute menus across the venue’s premium hospitality areas.
An award-winning restaurateur and Food Network Iron Chef, Forgione grew up in the shadow of Belmont Park before embarking on an acclaimed culinary career. His eponymous restaurant, Forgione, as well as the NoLita destination Peasant, are among New York’s most celebrated restaurants.
The partnership coincides with NYRA’s extended and expanded relationship with Levy as its food, beverage and hospitality partner across NYRA venues.
Elevate partnered with Levy and NYRA to secure Forgione for Belmont Park, representing him through the deal and helping shape the collaboration’s creative direction. NYRA, Levy, and Elevate worked closely together to shape a premium culinary experience that features world-class chefs, bespoke food-and-beverage programs, and top-caliber hospitality at Belmont Park.
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