Nick Anderer & Natalie Johnson - Leon's

WHO: Nick Anderer is the executive chef of Leon’s; Natalie Johnson is beverage director, both co-owners at Leon’s. ABOUT: The pair met while working together at Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, Nick as Executive Chef and Managing Partner at both Maialino and Marta, and Natalie as a Sommelier. A native New Yorker, Nick began his culinary career working at The Water Club and Babbo, before spending a year cooking in Rome and Milan. From there, Nick joined the kitchen team of Gramercy Tavern where he served as Sous Chef to Tom Colicchio, and later Executive Sous Chef to Mike Anthony. Overall, Nick spent 15 notable years in leadership across Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants: Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, and Marta. It was during his time at Gramercy Tavern that Nick’s deep appreciation for seasonal vegetables, and the farmers that grow them, took shape. From there, he went on to open two flagship Italian restaurants — Maialino (2009) and Marta (2014) — serving as execut