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Rascal + Thorn was created by Dr. John Sconzo and Charles Grabitzky at the end of 2017. Its mission is to provide a great gastronomic experience whether locally here in the Capital Region of New York or while traveling around the world.

Charles & John

It’s all about the experience! In Barcelona this summer we had the most incredible trip of dissecting the world of elBulli. From visiting great restaurants to meeting chefs and Ferran himself, it was a week experience to never forget.

The Barcelona Group

In Japan this November we uncovered the mystery and exclusivity of Japanese whisky. It opened eyes, palates, and passions.

Our Group in Japan

Our Guest-Chef Dinners try to bring some of that magic from abroad to home, where we can enjoy it year round. We hope you enjoy it as well!

Chef Johnny Spero Dinner

Our private, small group tour of Copenhagen, Denmark and areas nearby is now over, but what a fun, beautiful and delicious tour it was!

Let us do a bespoke, private, small group tour for you! 

Thanks to @koancph @danielberlinrestaurant @rasmusmunkalchemist @restaurantalchemist @jatakcph @barrcph @stauningwhisky @stauningwhisky_hans @barrymeindrinks @bird.cph @rubycph @restaurantkadeau @arvekrognes @kennethsoendergaard @prologcoffee.cph @jonasgehl @warpigs_brewpub_cph @konghanskaelder @lisaabend @hartbageri @lidkoeb @nwcurtin @restaurant_geranium @nomacph @restaurantlyst

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We are thrilled to feature the Tequilas of @tequilaherraduramx at tonight’s Guest Chef dinner with @oswaldo.oliva.rico of Mexico City’s @lorea @alelirooftop @antesala.cdmx and @supertyrano at the spectacular @deermountaininn in the Catskills. Tickets available til 3pm or sold out, whichever comes first.
Prep for tomorrow night’s @oswaldo.oliva.rico dinner @deermountaininn is proceeding apace! We are very excited and hope you can join us! There are just a few seats still available. 

A huge thank you to Chef @c_kave and his team! Everyone at the Deer Mountain Inn has been an absolute pleasure to work with!

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