Fortunato Nick Valenti
Director/Board Member at The Culinary Institute of America, Inc.
Profile
Fortunato Nick Valenti is the founder of Patina Restaurant Group LLC, which was founded in 1999.
He is currently the Chairman-Emeritus at The Culinary Institute of America, Inc. and a Principal at Project GRILL LLC.
Mr. Valenti's former positions include being the Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Associates Corp.
from 2007 to 2007, Director at Il Fornaio (America) Corp., Director at California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., Director at SHiDAX Corp., Director at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. from 2007 to 2007, Director at Real Mex Restaurants, Inc., Director at Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. from 2010 to 2018, Director at Papa Gino's, Inc., Independent Director at Citymeals-on-Wheels, Director at NYC & Co., Inc., President at The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc., and Operating Executive at Bunker Hill Management LLC.
Mr. Valenti received an undergraduate degree from City University of New York.
Fortunato Nick Valenti active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Culinary Institute of America, Inc.
 The Culinary Institute of America, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning. | Director/Board Member | - |
Project GRILL LLC
 Project GRILL LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project Grill LLC provides business consultancy services. It provides awareness on career opportunity by exposing community, educators, students and parents in manufacturing sector. The company was founded in September 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Fortunato Nick Valenti
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BRAVO BRIO RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-23 |
Restaurant Associates Corp.
 Restaurant Associates Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Restaurant Associates Corp. is a national restaurant operator and contract foodservice provider. It provides premium food services to museums, performing arts centers, aquariums, corporate dining, educational facilities, and off-premise catering events in New York City, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Toronto. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-02-25 |
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc.
 McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates seafood restaurants. It offers seafood, aged steaks, poultry, salads and pasta. The company was founded by Douglas L. Schmick and William McCormick in 1972 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
 California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. engages in the acquisition and operation of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The company was founded by Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax on March 27, 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Il Fornaio (America) Corp.
 Il Fornaio (America) Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Il Fornaio (America) Corp. owns and operates restaurants and bakeries. The firm offers signature items, including breads, antipasti, pastas, risottos, pizzas, calzones, fish, meat, poultry and game, and desserts; and various cakes, cookies, pastries, muffins, and scones. It offers virtual gift cards, plastic gift cards, gift sets, cookbooks, baked products, olive oils and balsamic vinegars, wines, coffee, and tumblers online. The company was founded by Laurence B. Mindel in 1972 and is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Fortunato Nick Valenti
| City University of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
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| SHIDAX CRP | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Il Fornaio (America) Corp.
Il Fornaio (America) Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Il Fornaio (America) Corp. owns and operates restaurants and bakeries. The firm offers signature items, including breads, antipasti, pastas, risottos, pizzas, calzones, fish, meat, poultry and game, and desserts; and various cakes, cookies, pastries, muffins, and scones. It offers virtual gift cards, plastic gift cards, gift sets, cookbooks, baked products, olive oils and balsamic vinegars, wines, coffee, and tumblers online. The company was founded by Laurence B. Mindel in 1972 and is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA. | Consumer Services |
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. engages in the acquisition and operation of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The company was founded by Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax on March 27, 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA. | Consumer Services |
The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc.
 The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Specialty Brands Holdings LLC, The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and manages restaurants. The company is based in Medford, MA. The company was founded in 1977 by Alan N. Stillman. The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group was acquired by Danu Investment Partners Ltd. on March 21, 2016. | Consumer Services |
Restaurant Associates Corp.
Restaurant Associates Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Restaurant Associates Corp. is a national restaurant operator and contract foodservice provider. It provides premium food services to museums, performing arts centers, aquariums, corporate dining, educational facilities, and off-premise catering events in New York City, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Toronto. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates seafood restaurants. It offers seafood, aged steaks, poultry, salads and pasta. The company was founded by Douglas L. Schmick and William McCormick in 1972 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Consumer Services |
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.
 Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA. | Consumer Services |
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. owned and operated restaurants. The company was founded by Alton F. Doody III in July 1987 and was headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Consumer Services |
Papa Gino's, Inc.
 Papa Gino's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Papa Gino's Inc. operates owned and franchised restaurant. Its products include pizza's. The company was founded by Michael Valerio and Helen Valerio in 1961 and is headquartered in Dedham, MA. | Consumer Services |
Patina Restaurant Group LLC
 Patina Restaurant Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Patina Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates dining restaurants. It runs the Grand Tier Restaurant, the Sea Grill, and Rock Center Cafe. The firm has eating spots in Manhattan and Los Angeles. The company was founded by Joachim Splichal and Nick Valenti in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Citymeals-on-Wheels
 Citymeals-on-Wheels Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Citymeals-on-Wheels provides nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly New Yorkers. It funds community based agencies that bring weekend, holiday, emergency and weekday meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers who can no longer shop and cook for themselves. The company was founded by Gael Greene and James Beard in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
NYC & Co., Inc.
 NYC & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NYC & Co., Inc. operates as a destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City. It provides resources for visitors to discover what to do and see in New York City. The firm focuses on group, meeting and convention, and leisure and events motivated travel. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Project GRILL LLC
Project GRILL LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project Grill LLC provides business consultancy services. It provides awareness on career opportunity by exposing community, educators, students and parents in manufacturing sector. The company was founded in September 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Bunker Hill Management LLC
 Bunker Hill Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bunker Hill Management LLC (Bunker Hill Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Mark H. DeBlois, Robert Clark, Brian E. Kinsman. The firm is headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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