Schenker’s interest in started when was just a young boy, growing up in Florida. He began requesting menus from his parents’ dinners and invested in what has become a collection 350-large. Drawing on his prior cooking experiences and innate creativity, Schenker decided to launch his own venture with a concept that took superior dining out of the restaurant, Recette Private Dining. He enlisted the talents of Savoy Bakery owner Brian Ghaw and Per Se pastry alum Christina Lee, and together the trio created five, seven and ten-course tasting menus for exclusive private parties. Schenker then decided to turn the concept into a restaurant, Recette, which blends his love for refined culinary techniques with the comforts of a cozy, urban neighborhood restaurant.
