Big Bang Kitchens

Introduction: Once known throughout the NY and NJ area as the creative chef/owner of INNOVA Cuisine, Chef George Mandakas had most recently made his mark on the Midtown Manhattan culinary scene as the executive chef and general manager of the Blue Olive Market, Café and Wine Bar. After rapidly gaining a dedicated following and glowing media attention, Chef George has launched his newest NYC venture, Big Bang Kitchens. Stemming from a culinary background heavily rooted in artisanal fare and molecular gastronomy, Chef George is proud to offer his award winning cuisine through his VIP Catering Services group. Working by his philosophy of sustainable eating, he has successfully curated an extensive portfolio that utilizes local and market fresh ingredients. He also takes pride in creating healthy menus and dining options that are tailored to those with dietary intolerances to ingredients such as gluten, soy, dairy, or tree nuts. Inspired by a roster of local purveyors and artisanal goods, Chef George continues to be recognized for his balanced use of modernist techniques and respect for traditional cuisine. Lauded by Travel Leisure Magazine as the creator of “The World’s Best Frozen Yogurt” and heralded on ABC-TV's "The Chew" for constructing "The Worlds Best Sandwich", Chef George is now looking forward to Big Bang Kitchens being recognized for its dynamic catering menus, enticing gourmet products, entertaining culinary classes and intriguing Pop-Up restaurant events. With Big Bang Kitchens, George has certainly found a way to exploit the scientific techniques he developed during his days as a research scientist and applying them to his passion for creative cuisine.