In addition to his own dining establishments, Mario is a partner of April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman in their restaurant, The Spotted Pig, one of New York's most sought after dinner experiences. Located at the corner of Eleventh and Greenwich streets, the pig as its worshipers tend to call it, features English and Italian cuisine that relies on the best local, seasonal, organic foods. It is frequently hailed as one of the original gastropubs in America, a traditional pub that focuses on high-quality food, a trend that has taken the nation by storm. In 2007, owner and chef, April Bloomfield, was named one of the 10 best new chefs in America by Food and Wine Magazine.