Ignacio Mattos' kitchen reflects his commitment to the simplicity of prime ingredients, highlighting them with intense full flavors - a philosophy first instilled in his Italian grandmother's kitchen in Santa Lucia, Uruguay.  Now in his third year at il Buco, the 29 year old Chef was introduced to Donna by her dear friend, the celebrated Argentine Chef Francis Mallmann. As Chef Mallmann's protégé over the years, Ignacio earned his stars throughout South America, with stages in Spain, Italy and at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California before landing on the East Coast. At il Buco he and Donna share a vision to bring together the best ingredients available at the market in simple flavorful combinations.