We're back! Scalo is thrilled to have its doors open again and we look forward to serving you soon. Now Offering Half Off All Wine Bottles Priced up to $100, Every Wednesday!

Chef Gaetano Ascione is a citizen of the world. A native of Naples, Italy, his culinary career began when he was awarded a Masters Degree in Hotel Training from Istituto Alberghiero di Stato in Salerno, Italy. He began his practical experience working as Chef de Partie in Italy, Germany, the UK, and the Bahamas. He was a finalist in the Chef of the Year competition at the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore in 2001. He is fluent in five languages: Italian, English, Spanish, German and French.

Some of his career highlights include serving two U.S. Presidents, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, as Chef de Cuisine at the Georgetown Club in Washington DC. He also served as Executive Chef for the Inaugural Banquet for President Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, South Africa. He has been Executive Chef in such diverse places as the NATO Allied Officer's Club in Naples, Italy; the Paradise Beach Hotel and Casino in Busan, South Korea; the oldest private club in Singapore-the Tanglin Club; and the Palace Hotel and Casino in Sun City, South Africa.

Chef Gaetano is determined to bring his authentic Italian influence on Scalo and overall put Albuquerque on global culinary map.

Chef Martin Torrez is determined to bring a new flare to Scalo. Known for creative cuisine while respecting the tradition and authenticity, he wants to make Scalo a place to visit for just for a pizza and a beer on Wednesday afternoon or to celebrate special occasion dinner with 10 of your best friends! Alongside house made pastas and artisanal pizzas, he wants to bring items that you won't have to go to New York or San Francisco to taste! Born and raised here in Albuqueruqe, Chef Martin has worked at several prestigious restaurants in town including 10-3, Bien Shur and Sandia and the Artichoke Cafe.