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Top 100: Obikà Mozzarella Bar No. 62

August 16, 2011

62. Obikà Mozzarella Bar

New York City / No. of units: 3 in U.S. (15 international)

With two locations launched in Los Angeles in 2010, Obikà Mozzarella Bar is building on its international reputation and the success of its debut U.S. eatery, unveiled in New York City in 2008. Along with Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP (Protected Designation of Origin), a distinctive cheese made under strict European regulations in a limited area of Campania, Italy, the menu features cured meats, fresh fish and marinated vegetables, prepared with minimal cooking. Silvio Ursini, an executive at Bulgari, opened the first Obikà in Rome in 2004. The company’s U.S. locations are being developed by Innovative Hospitality Concepts of New York City (eastern region) and B Ventures USA LLC of Santa Monica, Calif.