Chefs | Fabio Viviani, Café Firenze + Firenze Osteria (Pebble Beach Food & Wine

Appearances at Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2013:

Opening Night Reception (Thursday)On Thursday evening, Pebble Beach Food & Wine VI officially kicks off at the magnificent Inn at Spanish Bay for a night of unbridled indulgence. The entire property will be transformed into an epicurean paradise; stroll throughout the Inn to sample decadent bites from twenty-three of the weekend's top chefs. Sip slowly from a selection of over two hundred wines showcased by top domestic and international producers. Please Note: The bulk of this event is reserved for our Weekend Package Ticket Holders; individual tickets are extremely limited.

Cooking Demonstration with Fabio Viviani (Friday)Fabio Viviani poses a triple threat as a chef, restaurateur and TV personality. Fabio is the Florentine whiz kid who charmed a generation with his appearance on "Top Chef: Season 5" but he's far more than just a pretty face. Fabio's TV chops are matched by both his cooking technique and business savvy, and he's quickly catapulted into the ranks of the most successful young chefs in the nation.

A Day in Italy (Friday)Every restaurant in Pebble Beach Resorts is blessed with a view of the Pacific Ocean but Pèppoli is arguably the most picturesque. To complement this maritime beauty we've put together an afternoon in Italy, right here at home in California. Immerse yourself in la dolce vita as our team of chef experts prepare hallmark Italian dishes expertly paired with wines for a leisurely lunch.

Biography

Fabio Viviani

Chef Fabio Viviani is Executive Chef and Owner of Café Firenze Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Moorpark, California, and Firenze Osteria Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Toluca Lake, California.

He has had an incredibly successful life in America. He made his first appearance on television in season five of the hit show, Top Chef and made it to the finals. But even better, he was voted “Fan Favorite” for season five from the voters.

Fabio’s first cookbook, Café Firenze Cookbook, Mangia e Bevi, penned with business partner and best pal since the age of 12 Jacopo Falleni, has been a huge hit with rave reviews. Café Firenze Cookbook was published by Brio Press, Minneapolis, MN. Fabio has just released 3 e-books, Did I Really Make Breakfast, Did I really Make Breakfast, Volume II and The Skinny Country, Healthy Recipes Sinful Flavors on Amazon.com. Both books made the #1 Bestseller list in several categories for several months.

Fabio is already working on his second book, a collaboration with his mother, tentatively titled, My Son is on Google: Recipes and Memories from an Italian Mom, co-written by his mother due out fall, 2012. The book is full of heartbreaking stories and humor that will make you fall off the chair.

Fabio has also hosted cooking demos, emceed ceremonies, and works privately for many events throughout the nation.