Spatula Creative Food Lab

  • American
  • European
  • French
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Health Supportive
  • New Mothers & Children
  • Can work with Limited Kitchen
  • Enjoy Teaching
  • Cocktails

My Cooking Style

Reinventing Mediterranean, French and American traditional dishes, using healthy and classic techniques, and the freshest local, most seasonal products.

My Culinary Experience

I love cooking in New York: it is where I grew up, it is where I worked in restaurants for over 8 years, it's where the people like to eat and be cooked for, it's where such an array of cuisines is possible. I started my culinary story with the French Culinary Institute and went through the internship at Daniel, 'the' fine dining place. After I worked in a number of great French restaurants, including Bar Boulud, Le Comptoir and Bobo. The last two years, I've decided to take my passion to people's homes, as that kind of increased communication always seemed attractive to me. I'm so happy that I did!

My Three Favorite Ingredients

Heirloom Tomatoes, Olive Oil and Espelette

A Menu I Once Served 14 People

Spanish Asparagus and Orange salad
Grilled Baby Octopus With Lentils and duck prosciutto
Duck Breast With A Walnut Crust, polenta Elisa and pomegranate
Key Lime Pie

Pictures (7)

  • Seared Salmon with Persimmons, Arugula, and Espelette Oil

    Seared Salmon with Persimmons, Arugula, and Espelette Oil

  • Pan Seared Scallops with Heirloom Tomato Risotto, Arugula Pesto

    Pan Seared Scallops with Heirloom Tomato Risotto, Arugula Pesto

  • Boris keeping it cool in the KS test kitchen

    Boris keeping it cool in the KS test kitchen

  • Pecan Crusted Duck Breast, Polenta Eliza, Figs in a Pomegranate Duck Sauce

    Pecan Crusted Duck Breast, Polenta Eliza, Figs in a Pomegranate Duck Sauce

  • (c) Jessica Angel

    (c) Jessica Angel

  • Grilled Squid, French Lentil Salad, Proscuitto, Espelette Oil

    Grilled Squid, French Lentil Salad, Proscuitto, Espelette Oil

  • Pistachio-crusted Cod with Brussels Sprouts and Winter Greens Puree

    Pistachio-crusted Cod with Brussels Sprouts and Winter Greens Puree

Reviews (10)

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Priya P. Priya

Boris is a great chef, and amazing dessert-maker! He pays close attention to detail and uses incredible ingredients. Thank you!

Christopher M. Christopher

Boris quietly let's his cuisine do the talking. He's very into his sourcing (seasonality was the name of the game for a spring pescatarian menu with some amazing ramp ravioli) and he goes about his work without fanfare, while delivering food that is exactly on point in terms of flavors and temperature. He proposed a simple menu, but you should know that simple menu is going to come out of your kitchen at a quality that you didn't think could be produced in a home kitchen.

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Katie I. Katie

Boris was fantastic!! Delicious food, well-planned menu. We really enjoyed having him in our home.

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Elizabeth W. Elizabeth

Boris was great, our dinner was fun, and Kitchensurfing was an overall amazing and fun experience. I'd highly recommend him. The food and presentation was top notch - good enough for 12 movers & shakers of the tech world to have at a dinner party! The ravioli with ramps were my favorite, and I loved his spinach square thing. Definitely made it feel restaurant quality.
Best of all, I let him just take over my kitchen and he left it in near perfect condition when he left. I wish I could do this every night. :)

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Adam R. Adam

We had a fantastic evening with Boris. His food was beautiful and delicious, and he was extremely professional, and the value was unmatched. We will definitely have Boris come again.

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Cactus R. Cactus

Excellent food, creative flair but not too fussy. He's a professional, conducted himself in a friendly but serious manner. Very enjoyable experience.

Steven S. Steven

Boris prepared a seasonal meal for our 5-person birthday party in a 1 BR railroad apartment. The food was fantastic, and everyone left feeling very satisfied, but not overly stuffed. My biggest concern going in was that there might be some awkwardness between our party and the chef given the constraints of the space but this was definitely not the case. Boris's personality clicked well with our group as I imagine it would with most. Would love to taste whatever he has to offer for the rest of the year!

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Josh A. Josh

We loved Chef Boris! His food was all perfectly prepared and extremely delicious. We will definitely try to hire him again!

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Cami C. Cami

Boris is a complete DREAM! Aside from the ah-mazing food, he is a professional chef. His ability to quickly execute a 4 course sit down dinner for 10 was amazing to watch. He understood the pacing + timing of my guests and matched the courses to us. The food was ridiculous......insanely delicious, perfectly cooked, and his plating is spot on. We were all floored. He is definitely my new go to secret weapon for my dinner parties!

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mitchell g. mitchell

Boris designed the perfect menu for our small dinner party. His presentation was pure art. The combination of ingredients he chose was fresh and in season and absolutely perfect. He Explained each dish with just enough detail for my guests. Overall it was the most perfect dinner party because of Boris.

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Boris Dubnov

Boris Dubnov

10
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100% Positive

$45

Hourly rate

Fact Sheets

Languages Spoken English French Russian Spanish
Min. booking 4 hours
Max. people 14

Boris Dubnov's Cities

New York, United States
Southampton, United States
East Hampton, United States
Montauk, United States