Dan's ClambakeMTK Countdown: Fabian Marin, Muse at the End

You can meet Muse at the End’s chef Fabian Marin at Dan’s ClambakeMTK on July 8 at Gurney’s Montauk hosted by Geoffrey and Margaret Zakarian and sample Marin’s Blackened Sashimi Tuna Sliders with kimchi slaw on a brioche bun.

Bonus: A portion of proceeds from ClambakeMTK benefits The Retreat, which provides safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse and works to break the cycle of family violence.

How old were you when you knew that you’d have a career in food?
I was 16 working as a dishwasher—I worked for various talented chefs—I just knew.

Would you agree that chefs and farmers have a lot in common in that both are a little crazy and overworked?
Not entirely, but the hours and pressure will make you act a bit crazy.

What crop could local farmers grow that you would be excited to use?
Starches, like yuca (cassava).

What’s the best thing you’ve ever eaten?
Salmon cornets from Thomas Keller

What do you have in your kitchen that would make another food pro jealous?
My staff.

What local ingredients will you be using in the high summer season?
Lots of local fish.

I could create a fine meal with just these five ingredients: lemongrass, coconut milk, green curry, Thai basil and [some] kind of fish or shellfish.

What’s one of your favorite beach drinking memories?
There are too many to choose one, but I’m happy anytime I’m at a beach bar.

What are you most looking forward to about being a part of Dan’s Taste of Summer?
Sharing the event with other local chefs.

ClambakeMTK isn’t your typical clambake. How do you think this event redefines that tradition?
ClambakeMTK attracts all kinds of people from diverse backgrounds. The challenge for us as chefs is to create something new from the freshest products the East End has to offer.

Find the latest info on all of Dan’s Taste of Summer events remaining this summer—the new Dan’s Corona MonTaco presented by Don Julio (July 7) at Gurney’s Montauk hosted by Adam Richman, Travel Channel host, author, food & travel explorer; Dan’s ClambakeMTK (July 8) at Gurney’s Montauk hosted by Geoffrey and Margaret Zakarian—Geoffrey Zakarian is a star of Food Network’s Chopped, The Kitchen, Cooks vs. Cons, co-author of My Perfect Pantry, restaurateur behind The Lambs Club, The National in NYC, The National in Greenwich, Georgie and The Garden Bar at Montage Beverly Hills, Point Royal and Counter Point at The Diplomat Beach Resort and The Water Club at Borgata in Atlantic City and co-creator of Pro For Home food storage container system. Margaret Zakarian is President of Zakarian Hospitality, co-author of My Perfect Pantry and co-creator of Pro For Home food storage container system; Dan’s GrillHampton presented by Pat LaFrieda (July 21) hosted by Robert Irvine, celebrity chef, entrepreneur, philanthropist, founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation and chef/owner of Robert Irvine’s Public House at the Tropicana Las Vegas; and Dan’s Taste of Two Forks presented by Farrell Building Co. (July 22) hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli chef/owner of Butter, Judge on Food Network’s Chopped, author of Old School Comfort Food and soon-to-be released cookbook The Home Cook—at DansTaste.com. Follow Dans Taste of Summer on Facebook, on Twitter @DansTOS17 and Instagram @DansTasteofSummer. Event Hashtags: #DansTOS, #MonTaco, #ClambakeMTK, #GrillHampton and #TasteofTwoForks.