He has authored three successful cookbooks: Café Firenze, New York Times bestseller Fabio’s Italian Kitchen and Fabio’s American Home Kitchen, and has just released his fourth cookbook. The successful restaurateur is also the owner of several well-known restaurants in Los Angeles, San Diego, Michigan and Chicago and will soon be opening a restaurant in Tempe, Arizona.
Viviani has appeared as a recurring guest on television shows, including Good Morning America, The Talk, The Chew, Ellen, Good Day LA and Access Hollywood. He returned to the show in 2010 to appear on Top Chef: All Stars and later also starred in the spin-off Life After Top Chef. He rose to prominence by appearing on the fifth season of the acclaimed Bravo reality show Top Chef, where he was voted fan-favorite. Farmers Market Buffet This 285-seat buffet is just steps away from del Lago Resort & Casinos gaming floor and offers up the opportunity to sample the best. Whether celebrating a night out, a big win or simply enjoying the finest that the Finger Lakes region has to offer, Portico has your table waiting.Ĭhef Fabio Viviani grew up in Florence, Italy and began training in restaurants as a teenager. The cuisine is exquisite, and matched only by the warm, elegant ambiance.
He presents old-world Italian cooking mingled with steakhouse-style chops and seafood, using ingredients gathered from local farms. Get the steak and the sizzle at Portico, created by renowned locavore Chef Viviani.
