​Nino's Beach is headed by the Vendome Brothers. Franco and Michael have operated and owned restaurants as 2nd generation restaurateurs. The Brothers got their early start in the industry at an early age at Nino's 46, a family-owned restaurant which has been a midtown Manhattan staple since 1982, which was originally started by their parents who migrated from Southern Italy in the late 1970's. They went on to open Nino's AQ, a modern contemporary Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Astoria, Queens, NY.

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Michael Vendome

The beverage program will be run by Michael Vendome, a hospitality grad of St. John's University. Michael always had a passion for cocktails and spirits, learning under some of the best bartenders  in New York. He will bring a different cocktail culture to Long Island and a refined wine list.

Franco Vendome, Executive Chef

Franco Vendome is the Executive Chef who graduated from the French Culinary Institute, where he learned to hone his skills. His passion is still rooted in a big Italian family where much of his inspiration and fusion comes from.