NAPLES, FLORIDA · ITALIAN ROOTS
A chef. A father. A storyteller.
A life around the table.
Mine starts with family.
And keeps unfolding, one plate at a time.
Before food was my profession, it was how my family came together.
Growing up in an Italian family, I learned that the best gatherings happen around a table. My grandmother’s recipes and my father’s lessons at the grill gave me a foundation I still cook from today.
My family moved from New York to Naples in 2005. After college, I returned home, and in 2015 we began the hospitality journey that became Two Guys Hospitality Group.
Today, I bring those roots to my work with a curiosity for new flavors, a love of sharing the craft, and the perspective of a father who knows how much the little moments matter.
Italian family recipes
A new home in Naples
A hospitality journey begins
Always creating
A glimpse into my culinary world.
Different flavors. Different occasions.
The same care in every detail.
Original photography from my culinary work. Select a photograph for a closer look.
Every table brings a different story. My job is to listen, imagine, and turn that story into an experience you can taste.
I bring the warmth of an Italian family kitchen to the way I welcome people, and a restless curiosity to the way I cook. A menu begins with the people it’s for: their memories, their tastes, and the occasion that brought them together. That’s where my creativity finds its direction.
My grandmother’s recipes and my father’s lessons at the grill taught me that cooking is an act of care. Everyone in my family liked things a little differently, and learning to get those details right gave me both pride and responsibility. I still carry that attention into every meal.
Sometimes the inspiration is a flavor from childhood. Sometimes it’s a culture, a theme, or a dish you’ve always wanted to try. I want to understand what matters to you, then work together to give it a place at the table. The experience should feel like it belongs to you.
I take what I’ve learned from one experience and build on it for the next. New conversations lead to new combinations, and familiar recipes leave room for a contemporary perspective. My aim is to honor your vision while bringing my own creative point of view to the plate.
A quiet dinner for two and a lively family gathering have different rhythms. I approach each occasion on its own terms, with attention to the food, the people, and the feeling of the evening. Being a father keeps me close to what makes these moments meaningful: time together.
Since beginning this journey in Naples in 2015, integrity and enthusiasm have shaped how I work. I believe your actions, your words, and the care you show people should agree. That means listening closely, communicating openly, and taking pride in the experience from the first conversation onward.
Mentoring aspiring chefs is a part of my work that matters deeply to me. I want to pass on the techniques and confidence that others gave me, and help build a positive kitchen environment where young people can learn, contribute, and find their own voice.
Family gave me the foundation.
Curiosity keeps me moving forward.
My brother Peter and I started Two Guys with our family in 2015. That shared love of food and bringing people together continues through the businesses we’ve built—and the next chapter we’re creating.
WHERE IT BEGAN
Our catering company brings the kitchen to the occasion. From weddings and private celebrations to corporate gatherings, we create menus and service around the people at the table.
Explore Two Guys Catering ↗A PLACE TO GATHER
The Hangout by Two Guys is our restaurant in Naples—a place to settle in over good food, cocktails, and company. It’s another way to share the hospitality that started in our family kitchen.
Visit The Hangout ↗
BRING THE STORY TO YOUR TABLE
From an intimate dinner for two to a gathering of family and friends, private dining is a chance to create something personal together.
05 / LET’S CONNECT
A private dinner, a creative collaboration,
or simply a hello. I’d love to hear from you.