Meet Manhattan's (18 Year-Old) Truffle Prince.

MANHATTAN (New York, N.Y.); NEW York (N.Y.); NEW York (State)

The article profiles teenage truffle dealer Ian Purkayastha of Tartufi Unlimited. Purkayastha became known in the restaurant industry of Manhattan, New York City for the truffles that he has been peddling. Described as one of the most highly prized culinary ingredients, truffles usually grow in the roots of oak and hazelnut trees. Details on how Purkayastha became interested in truffles are given, noting that he even established a food club dedicated to exotic culinary in high school.