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Fabio Viviani Takes New York

The 'Top Chef' alum opens his first Manhattan restaurant, Bar Cicchetti, in Chelsea

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Laine Doss
Jan 26, 2022
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Photo courtesy of Fabio Viviani Hospitality

Top Chef has been the catalyst for careers, including Fabio Viviani, who became a breakout star after being named fan favorite.

Since then, Viviani — who moved from Italy in 2005 — has opened dozens of successful restaurants including Siena Tavern in Chicago and Riviera by Fabio Viviani in Fort Lauderdale. In …

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