Chefs Spencer White and Alex Figura used their fine dining backgrounds to create a concept that features a mix of traditional Italian and contemporary food in a relaxed and approachable environment at Dio Mio.
Spencer White, co-founder of Mamas & Papas Hospitality Group, might own three of the buzziest Italian joints in town with Dio Mio, Redeemer Pizza, and Johnny Bechamel’s, but the chef isn’t particularly interested in rigid definitions of Italian food. While diners will find handmade pasta, pizza, and red sauce classics on his menus, they’ll also find dishes like radiatori tossed in a pistachio-miso pesto and furikake, spinach and artichoke-filled picadillo peppers, and pizza pies topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
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