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How Did I Get Here? With Ryan Poli

Episode 23 - Tony Mantuano of Yolan

July 28, 2023 • The Ryan Poli Podcast • Season 1 • Episode 23

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James Beard award winner and Michelin-starred chef Tony Mantuano has a deep history of fine-dining, from opening Chicago's Spiaggia to his current home at the Joseph Hotel in Nashville, he has never compromised on quality food and an elevated sense of service-focussed accoutrements. Chef Ryan Poli talks with Tony about bringing the first fine Italian dining restaurant to America and how that journey has shaped Mantuano's vision for his subsequent ventures in the culinary world.

Unfortunately, we ran into some brief technical issues regarding audio during the taping of this episode, but we feel that Tony's story is an important one to tell and are happy to bring you this unabridged interview.

Check out Tony here:
cheftonymantuano.com