Aaron Distler has led a lot of lives: furniture mover, drummer for bands like James Wallace and the Naked Light, comedian Ralphie May’s manager. Now Distler’s on to his latest adventure — supplying local restaurants with everything from pasta to bagels to sauces and schmears. Working out of TKO’s kitchen, Distler creates goods that quietly make up the backbone for dishes at restaurants like Saint Stephen, Margot and (of course) TKO, where the spicy noods will melt your face (and no, they can’t be made less spicy — get on board).
Best Restaurateur’s Secret Weapon
