Ignacio Mattos, the James Beard Award-nominated chef behind acclaimed New York favorites Estela, Café Altro Paradiso and Flora Bar gave us a glimpse inside his creative mind when he joined Darin Bresnitz of podcast Snacky Tunes to discuss his debut cookbook Estela.

• The Uruguayan chef, who trained under legendary culinary figures such as Francis Mallman and Alice Waters, brings his beloved New York City restaurant to life with Estela, offering simple techniques and tips for making everyday meals elegant and refined.

Photography by Tre Cassetta (@trephoto)