As Executive Chef, Mono

"The cooking of Pat Kotsonis, who was reared on Staten Island and trained in a few of Manhattan's best French kitchens, isn't nearly as flashy as you might expect from a phenom, but he does hit you with darts of flavor and substance. The kid won't leave your appetite hanging."

~ Daniel Young, DAILY NEWS"

"Chef du jour... Kotsonis has toiled at such top kitchens as Bouley and Le Bernardin...[Kotsonis] does a four-star job."
~ Jeffrey Slonim, NEW YORK POST

"Chef Pat Kotsonis turns out New American fare that is boldly seasoned and utterly delicious."
~ Daniel Rosenblatt, CITYSEARCH.COM

As Executive Chef, Maize, Robert Treat Hotel

"The meals under the supervision of executive chef Pat Kotsonis are beautifully conceived and equally well-produced and presented."
~ Cody Kendall, THE STAR-LEDGER

"Pat Kotsonis runs his kitchen with talent and authority."
~ David Corcoran, THE NEW YORK TIMES