I’m Chef Arik Markus
I created Urban Pantry because too many people treat hot sauce like it’s one-size-fits-all. The truth is, no single hot sauce belongs on everything. Most either overwhelm or feel out of place. I wanted to craft cuisine-appropriate sauces—made to complement, not compete with, the foods they’re paired with.
Growing up in NYC
I was surrounded by authentic street food from every corner of the world. Later, Michelin training and travels across continents reinforced what I already knew: the best flavors are bold and balanced, and to taste the most authentic international cuisines, you eat where the locals eat!
Each Urban Pantry sauce honors its roots
CALABRIAN CHILIES for Italian classics.
ALEPPO PEPPER & PRESERVED LEMON for Middle Eastern depth.
PIQUIN & ARBOL CHILIES for Mexican fire.
FRESH GINGER & LIME for Southeast Asian brightness.
