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OUR STORY
Founded by cousins Chatchai "Chai" Huadwattana and Ace Watanasuparp, Spot Dessert Bar opened its doors in November 2009 at 13 St. Marks Place, in New York City's East Village. Formed under Chace Restaurant Group (CRG), Spot brings together decades of restaurant and cooking experience to create a dessert concept that emphasizes tradition and innovation. Think Western style desserts, influenced by Eastern flavors.
Raised in Thailand, Chai explored the country's culinary depths, leading him to cook for a revered Thai temple, as he was influenced by Bangkok's famed Wat Sai Floating Market. Growing up in NYC, Ace worked at several of his parents' restaurants. From waiting tables to cooking, Ace learned the ins and outs of the restaurant business, and ever evolving culinary scene of New York City. Today, Chai and Ace are owners of over 15 restaurants including Obao, Lucky Cat, Aroy Dee and Gai Chicken & Rice.
Spot’s vision is shaped by the guidance of Culinary Director and Partner, Chef Ian Kittichai. Chef Kittichai continuously creates new menus for Spot, offering fresh interpretations of desserts he enjoyed from his childhood and his extensive travels.
OUR CHEF
Iron Chef of Thailand, Ian Kittichai
Chef Kittichai is an award-winning chef, restauranteur, author and television personality. He has a storybook career - from street food to fine dining. As a child in Bangkok, he pushed a cart through his working-class neighborhood to sell food he made with his mother. Later, on a scholarship, he was trained in haute cuisine in England and Australia, followed by significant international professional experiences. He has founded and partnered in diverse restaurants and concepts around the world and has a number of high-profile television shows, including the Emmy-nominated MasterChef Thailand, and is the Iron Chef of Thailand.
OUR DESSERTS
Western Style Desserts with Eastern Flavors
We offer an inventive menu featuring our signature favorites alongside seasonal desserts. Embracing a tapas-style concept, our desserts are crafted for sharing and savoring together.
OUR GOAL
It's not just the dessert, it's the experience.
We aim to create a welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels at home, ensuring their experience is exceptional and enjoyable.