Fabrizio Aielli Chef Born and bred in Venice, Italy, Chef Fabrizio Aielli nurtured a fascination for cooking at his mother’s stove. After working in Venice, he moved away to gain experience in some of the best restaurants and hotels around the world. He...
Joshua Zeman Executive Chef Joshua Zeman cumulates over 15 years of culinary experience. Since January 2015, he holds the position of Executive Chef at Sea Salt Restaurant in Naples, FL under the guidance of Chef/Propietor Fabrizio Aielli. Between 2003 and 2004, Chef...
Lucas Bowen Executive Chef Starting professionally in the restaurant business at only 14 years old, Chef Lucas Bowen quickly worked his way up from cleaning to prepping and working the line, in less than a year, and never looked back. Chef Lucas’ love for sustainable...
Asif Rasheed Syed Chef Chef Asif R. Syed is an Indian American chef who has been awarded multiple times in the past for his extraordinary culinary talent. He has appeared on national television shows including “Beat Bobby Flay,” where he actually beat Bobby Flay with...
Tony Ridgway Chef Tony Ridgway has been successfully operating restaurants as a chef-owner in Naples, Florida, since 1971. He is credited as having inspired the evolution of fine dining in Naples, beginning with The Chef’s Garden in 1972, and including restaurants...
Jason Goddard Corporate Chef As Corporate Chef, Chef Jason Goddard oversees the Aielli Group’s culinary teams at Sea Salt, Barbatella, Dorona, and Grappino in Naples, and Sea Salt in St. Pete. His talent and leadership have helped the restaurants become an integral...
Samir Canaan Chef Anything with a “kick” would seem to be an appropriate motto for Chef Samir Canaan. Not only does he love all foods Asian-Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese — he also is a martial artist. Not exactly what you would normally expect from a...
Aldo Novoa Executive Chef Born and raised in Mexico City, Chef Aldo Novoa’s curiosity in food began with his grandmother’s cooking and discovering the diversity Mexican food offers. His passion for travel along with his major in Culinary Arts led him to The...
Darren Veilleux Chef de Cuisine Darren Veilleux is responsible for making Sails Restaurant’s nightly service a seamless process. Many guests may recognize Darren from the restaurant’s open kitchen: Darren initially served as master of the restaurant’s custom-built...
Vincenzo Betulia Executive Chef and Partner A Sicilian native, Vincenzo Betulia grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he began his career at age 14 with an after-school job at ristorante Bartolotta. He ultimately attained the chef position, became a Bartolotta...
