Behind the Restaurateur

Behind the Burner: Donatella Arpaia, Restaurateur, Mia Dona, Donatella

Donatella Arpaia

Restaurateur, Mia Dona, Donatella

Donatella Arpaia, the dynamic attorney-turned-restaurateur, is an influential...

Behind the Burner: Jean-Claude Baker, Restaurateur, Chez Josephine

Jean-Claude Baker

Restaurateur, Chez Josephine

Born in Dijon, France, Jean-Claude Baker met Josephine Baker when he was working...

Behind the Burner: Violetta Bitici, Restaurateur, Macelleria

Violetta Bitici

Restaurateur, Macelleria

Violetta Bitici is an owner of Macelleria, an Italian steakhouse that has been...

Behind the Burner: Chris Cannon, Restaurateur, Alto/Convivio

Chris Cannon

Restaurateur, Alto/Convivio

Chris Cannon has the warmth and energy of a restaurant ingenue and the...

Behind the Burner: Michele Colombo, Salume, Owner

Michele Colombo

Salume, Owner

Originally from Milan, Michele Colombo was an Advertising Executive who was...

Behind the Burner: Rohini Dey, Restaurateur, Vermilion

Rohini Dey

Restaurateur, Vermilion

Rohini founded the Vermilion indian-latin concept and has executed two...

Behind the Burner: Warner Ebbink, Restaurateur, Dominick\'s/Little Dom\'s/The Little Deli/101 Coffee Shop

Warner Ebbink

Restaurateur, Dominick's/Little Dom's/The Little Deli/101 Coffee Shop

Warner Ebbink is a native Angeleno whose passion for restaurants extends beyond...

Behind the Burner: Antonio Galano, Owner, Sapori D\'Ischia

Antonio Galano

Owner, Sapori D'Ischia

Antonio Galano is a native from the Italian island of Ischia. In 1999, he turned...

Behind the Burner: Antonio Gonzáles, Owner, Restaurante Botín

Antonio Gonzáles

Owner, Restaurante Botín

In the 20th century, Restaurante Botín fell into the hands of husband and...

Behind the Burner: Fabio Granato, Restaurateur, Serafina/Mañana

Fabio Granato

Restaurateur, Serafina/Mañana

Fabio Granato began his culinary career in 1997 when he partnered with Vittorio...

Behind the Burner: Jarvis Green, Owner, The Capitol; Defensive Lineman, New England Patriots

Jarvis Green

Owner, The Capitol; Defensive Lineman, New England Patriots

Jarvis Green, starting defensive lineman for the New England Patriots, has come...

Behind the Burner: Howard Greenstone, Chief Operating Officer, Rosa Mexicano

Howard Greenstone

Chief Operating Officer, Rosa Mexicano

As Chief Operating Officer and Partner of Rosa Mexicano restaurants, Howard...

Behind the Burner: Bruno Jamais, Restaurateur, Bruno Jamais Restaurant

Bruno Jamais

Restaurateur, Bruno Jamais Restaurant

Bruno Jamais is the quintessential French restaurateur. Prior to opening Bruno...

Behind the Burner: Pano Karatassos, Restaurateur

Pano Karatassos

Restaurateur

Award winning chef and restaurantuer, Pano Karatassos grew up in the restaurant...

Behind the Burner: Richard Lusardi, Owner, Alma 33

Richard Lusardi

Owner, Alma 33

New York City native Richard Lusardi is passionate about and dedicated to all...

Behind the Burner: Silvano Marchetto, Restaurateur, Da Silvano

Silvano Marchetto

Restaurateur, Da Silvano

Silvano Marchetto left Italy In 1968, and moved to America, where he first...

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Behind the Burner: Amy Sacco, Restaurateur, Bungalow 8

Amy Sacco

Restaurateur, Bungalow 8

Amy Sacco, the reigning queen of Manhattan's nightlife, grew up in Chatham, New...

Behind the Burner: Marlo Scott, Owner, Sweet Revenge

Marlo Scott

Owner, Sweet Revenge

After getting laid off in 2007 from her job in publishing, Marlo transformed her...

Behind the Burner: Nino Selimaj, Restaurateur, Nino\'s

Nino Selimaj

Restaurateur, Nino's

Nino Selimaj has become a restaurateur mogul, operating several restaurants...

Behind the Burner: Roland Semaan, Restaurateur, Balade

Roland Semaan

Restaurateur, Balade

Roland Semaan graduated from the Ritz hotel school in Le Bouveret, Switzerland...

Behind the Burner: Zafer Sevimcok, Owner, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

Zafer Sevimcok

Owner, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

Zafer Sevimcok has unique backgrounds and experience in the food and wine...

Behind the Burner: Steve Sohmer, Owner, PSbklyn

Steve Sohmer

Owner, PSbklyn

After operating a successful independent stock brokerage company on the New York...

Behind the Burner: Tartinery Team, Restaurateurs, Tartinery Nolita

Tartinery Team

Restaurateurs, Tartinery Nolita

For Nicolas Dutko, Stephan Jauslin, and Maxime Paul, their track into the...

Behind the Burner: Vicky Vij, Restaurateur, Bukhara Grill

Vicky Vij

Restaurateur, Bukhara Grill

Vicky Vij, Raja Jhanjee and Master Chef/Partner Bachan Rawat established Bukhara...

Behind the Burner: Barry Wine, Restaurateur/Chef/Resaturant Consultant

Barry Wine

Restaurateur/Chef/Resaturant Consultant

Barry Wine was the chef and owner of the legendary Quilted Giraffe Restaurant, a...