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Fabio Viviani

Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur

Chef Fabio Viviani has possessed a passion for food since his childhood growing up in Florence, Italy. At age 11, Viviani worked nights at a local bakery (since he was too young to officially join the staff) and, during his teenage years, held several positions in the restaurant industry, even serving under the mentorship of Simone Mugnaini, an iconic figure in the Italian restaurant industry. Between his training in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine at IPSSAR Saffi and working with …

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Chef Fabio Viviani has possessed a passion for food since

his childhood growing up in Florence, Italy. At age 11,

Viviani worked nights at a local bakery (since he was too

young to officially join the staff) and, during his teenage

years, held several positions in the restaurant industry, even

serving under the mentorship of Simone Mugnaini, an iconic

figure in the Italian restaurant industry.

Between his training in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine at

IPSSAR Saffi and working with culinary luminaries such as

Simone Mugnaini, Alessandro Panzani and Saverio

Carmagini, Viviani owned and operated five restaurants in

Florence, a Farm House and two nightclubs by the time he

was 27. Although a well-respected businessman in Italy, he

was ready for a change and moved to Ventura County, CA

where he opened Cafe Firenze in Moorpark.

Teaming up with one of Chicago’s most innovative

restaurant consulting groups, Dine|Amic, Viviani went on to

open Siena Tavern in Chicago in 2013 where it received

accolades from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Tribune, to

name a few. 2014 saw the debut of Mercato by Fabio Viviani,

a quick service Italian concept in Chicago and San Diego

and the launch of Fabio Viviani Wine Collection.

Additionally, Viviani opened his new steak restaurant, Prime

and Provisions, as well as Bar Siena, both in Chicago in

2015. In January 2016, Fabio also opened Osteria by Fabio

Viviani at LAX’s Delta Terminal.

Perhaps best known for his television debut on Bravo’s hit

reality series “Top Chef” – earning the “Fan Favorite” title –

his on-screen appearances have propelled him to become

one of the fastest growing household names in the country.

In addition to competing in Bravo’s “Top Chef All Stars” and

starring in the spinoff, “Life After Top Chef,” Viviani has

appeared is a recurring guest on television shows such as

Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Talk, The

Chew, Ellen, Good Day LA, and Access Hollywood.

He has hosted regular spots on QVC channel with various

kitchen appliances and products and was also the host of

the Telly and Webby award-winning web series Chow Ciao!

on Yahoo!, one of the top 10 lifestyle and food shows on the

internet.

Off screen, Viviani is a regular headliner at global food

events and festivals, has his own line of ceramic cookware,

Co-Branded Signature Series Aeternum Evolution and is a

proud endorser of beloved brands such as Bialetti

Cookware and Bauli authentic Italian baked goods. He has

authored three successful cookbooks: Cafe Firenze

Cookbook, New York Times Best-Seller Fabio’s Italian

Kitchen and Fabio’s American Home Kitchen, released in

the fall of 2014. Recently, Viviani started the Know-How

Leadership Academy, where he shares tips and advice to

young entrepreneurs and also connects with them through

his own digital magazine, Know-How Magazine.

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LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS

Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!

MEDTRONIC

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY

I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!

SAP COMPANY

Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!

CAMPUS LABS

Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!

PFIZER

The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER

Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!