About Us
Translated to ‘Among the Flowers’ in Italian, Ai Fiori showcases modern interpretations of French and Italian Riviera cuisine. Ai Fiori’s menu highlights include signature hand-made pastas, seasonal ingredients, and traditional regional dishes inspired by the land and the sea.
Team
Meet our exceptional team of hospitality professionals.
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Yoshiyuki Nonaka
Chef de Cuisine
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Lauren DeSteno
Corporate Executive Chef
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Rachel Pancho
Pastry Chef
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John Canvin
Wine Director
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Crafting experiences is what drives us, and each of our restaurants strives for consistency and excellence at all levels. Each restaurant has a convivial core and an element of fun. We built the Altamarea Group brand and its foundation from the client lens as a basis for everything we do. It is this exceptional client loyalty and our talented employees that form our bedrock.
Our restaurants have consistently received top recognition and acclaim by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, Zagat, The New York Times, Infatuation, Thillist and several others.
Altamarea Group currently operates 20 restaurants worldwide.